The Blade Spares None
刀不留人
Synopsis
Ho Li-Chun, a pretty but ruthless swordswoman, and three challengers are participating in an open tournament at Prince Kuei's Palace. A knight, Chen Jo-Yu, is defeated in the tournament. He flees and later returns with knight Tang Ching-Yun who wields a strange sword. They get trapped but Ho deliberately sets both free after seeing Tang's weapon which she recognizes as the same weapon once used by Sun Tien-Chen, a foe of the Ho family. She decides to investigate. She finds out Prince Kuei actually is Sun, who killed the real prince years ago and assumed his identity. Ho joins forces with Chen and Tang. The trio slays Sun in a desperate confrontation at the palace.
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Nora Miao
Ho Li Chun
Patrick Tse Yin
Tang Ching Yun
James Tien Chun
Chen Jo Yu
David Lo Tai-Wai
Young Ching-Yun
Paul Chang Chung
Prince Kuei
Fung Ngai
Chuang Shih Piao
Lee Wan-Chung
Han Chen
Leung Lung
Sun Tien-Chun
Pak Man-Biu
Ho Chen
Yeung Wai
Prince's Fighter
Eddy Ko Hung
Prince's Fighter
Ng Ming-Choi
Soldier
Chin Chun
Martial Arts Contestant
Sammo Hung
Martial Arts Contestant
Cheung Sek-Aau
Martial Arts Contestant
Chui Hing-Chun
Prince's Fighter
Lam Ching-Ying
Prince's Fighter
Goo Chim-Hung
Martial Arts Contestant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lo Tai-Wai, Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 刀不留人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
David Lo Tai-Wai, Ni Kuang
Wang Fu-Ling
Lam Kwok-Cheung
Fan Ka-Ken
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Director
David Lo Tai-Wai
Writer
Raymond Chow
Producer
Fan Ka-Ken
Editor
Lam Kwok-Cheung
Director of Photography
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
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What is The Blade Spares None about?
Ho Li-Chun, a pretty but ruthless swordswoman, and three challengers are participating in an open tournament at Prince Kuei's Palace. A knight, Chen Jo-Yu, is defeated in the tournament. He flees and later returns with knight Tang Ching-Yun who wields a strange sword. They get trapped but Ho deliberately sets both free after seeing Tang's weapon which she recognizes as the same weapon once used by Sun Tien-Chen, a foe of the Ho family. She decides to investigate. She finds out Prince Kuei actually is Sun, who killed the real prince years ago and assumed his identity. Ho joins forces with Chen and Tang. The trio slays Sun in a desperate confrontation at the palace.
Who directed The Blade Spares None?
The Blade Spares None was directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho.
Who stars in The Blade Spares None?
The principal cast of The Blade Spares None includes Nora Miao, Patrick Tse Yin, James Tien Chun, David Lo Tai-Wai, Paul Chang Chung.
When was The Blade Spares None released and how long is it?
The Blade Spares None was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blade Spares None?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blade Spares None was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.