The Spirit of the Sword
浣花洗劍
Synopsis
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Gu Long
- Original Title
- 浣花洗劍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Gu Long
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit of the Sword
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What is The Spirit of the Sword about?
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
Who directed The Spirit of the Sword?
The Spirit of the Sword was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Spirit of the Sword?
The principal cast of The Spirit of the Sword includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Cecilia Wong, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Sun Chien, Elliot Ngok Wah.
When was The Spirit of the Sword released and how long is it?
The Spirit of the Sword was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Spirit of the Sword based on a book or true story?
The Spirit of the Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gu Long".