The Swordmates
燕娘
Synopsis
Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans of treason to help tribal warlords usurp power from the Ming government. The message and statue being intercepted, powerful swordsmen (and a swordswoman) of a famed security company are hired to protect the statue and its hidden message.
Top Cast
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Chin Ping
Li Yan-Niang
Huang Tsung-Hsun
Li Fei-Lung
Wang Hsieh
Wang Tian-Piao
Yang Chi-Ching
Iron Claws Wang Ying
Chao Hsiung
2nd brother
Wang Kuang-Yu
3rd brother
Law Hon
Fat Jin-Gang
Wong Ching-Wan
Jin-Hua
Chiu Sam-Yin
Hsin-Ying
Wong Ching-Ho
Liu Yi
Cheng Lui
Liu Feng
Chieh Yuen
Liu Shiung
Lau Kong
youngest Liu brother
Sammo Hung
Bandit/Barbarian King's soldier
Corey Yuen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheung Ying, Poon Faan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kam Gor
- Original Title
- 燕娘
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheung Ying, Poon Faan
Kam Gor
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Cheung Ying
Director
Poon Faan
Director
Kam Gor
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swordmates
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What is The Swordmates about?
Ming dynasty traitors have sent a secret message in a jade goddess statuette, containing their plans of treason to help tribal warlords usurp power from the Ming government. The message and statue being intercepted, powerful swordsmen (and a swordswoman) of a famed security company are hired to protect the statue and its hidden message.
Who directed The Swordmates?
The Swordmates was directed by Cheung Ying, Poon Faan.
Who stars in The Swordmates?
The principal cast of The Swordmates includes Chin Ping, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Wang Hsieh, Yang Chi-Ching, Chao Hsiung.
When was The Swordmates released and how long is it?
The Swordmates was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.