The Sword
名劍
Synopsis
Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?
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Original Hong Kong Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Tam Kar-Ming, Clifford Choi, Wong Ying
- Original Score
- Joseph Koo
- Original Title
- 名劍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming, Clifford Choi, Wong Ying
Joseph Koo
Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Director
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Writer
Clifford Choi
Writer
Wong Ying
Writer
Bill Wong Chung-Piu
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Joseph Koo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword
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What is The Sword about?
Swordsman Li Mak-Jan is on a quest to duel the powerful and reclusive Hua Qian Shu. But will a cursed sword and the intrigues of the martial world bring him fame or tragedy?
Who directed The Sword?
The Sword was directed by Patrick Tam Kar-Ming.
Who stars in The Sword?
The principal cast of The Sword includes Adam Cheng Siu-Chow, Tien Feng, Eddy Ko Hung, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Jade Hsu.
When was The Sword released and how long is it?
The Sword was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword was composed by Joseph Koo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword?
The Sword holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).