Forging the Swords
铸剑
Synopsis
Fantastic story story based on traditional myths and themes, Lu Xun weighs the cost of seeking justice (and, by extension, of wielding the sword of truth), and suggests that great sacrifices are most certainly required in this particular pursuit. Based on the novel by celebrated Chinese author Lu Xun.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huaxun Zhang
- Screenplay & Story
- Lu Xun, Zhang Yang
- Original Score
- Jianping Tang
- Original Title
- 铸剑
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huaxun Zhang
Lu Xun, Zhang Yang
Jianping Tang
Sun Xiaoguang
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Tsui Hark, Alan Chui
Department Leadership Roster
Tsui Hark
Producer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Editor
Sun Xiaoguang
Director of Photography
Alan Chui
Producer
Zhang Yang
Writer
Huaxun Zhang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forging the Swords
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What is Forging the Swords about?
Fantastic story story based on traditional myths and themes, Lu Xun weighs the cost of seeking justice (and, by extension, of wielding the sword of truth), and suggests that great sacrifices are most certainly required in this particular pursuit. Based on the novel by celebrated Chinese author Lu Xun.
Who directed Forging the Swords?
Forging the Swords was directed by Huaxun Zhang.
Who stars in Forging the Swords?
The principal cast of Forging the Swords includes Fa Gao, Ma Jingwu, Yang Qing, Ma Chongle, Xun Ruan.
When was Forging the Swords released and how long is it?
Forging the Swords was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Forging the Swords?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forging the Swords was composed by Jianping Tang.
Is Forging the Swords based on a book or true story?
Forging the Swords is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lu Xun".