To Kill a Mastermind
七煞
Synopsis
The Chi Sha Clan is a vast network of deadly criminals proficient in martial arts. Growing in number at an alarming rate, the Imperial Court orders Yang Chen-yu and his followers to eliminate them. However, doing this proves difficult as no one knows the identity of the mastermind behind the Chi Sha, not even its own members. Spies infiltrate the organization in an effort to destroy from within. But then, no one knows who the spies are and after a few ambushes and security breaches, clan deputies begin suspecting one another of being traitors. With the Chi Sha dwindling in numbers, it's only a matter of time before the mastermind must reveal himself.
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Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Qisha Clan Leader
Teng Wei-Hao
8th Chief Fan Tao
Sek Gong
3rd Chief Liang Ying
Yuen Wah
2nd Chief Xi Zhao
Yuen Bun
4th Chief Ho Ming-Tian
Luo Sheng
7th Chief Lu Yi-Fei
Luo Jun
6th Chief Liang Jie
Mang Ding-Goh
5th Chief Xuan Jia-Bao
Lau Wai-Ling
Steward Yin
Ku Feng
Mr. Zhou Dong-Lu
Dick Wei
Martyr Huang Zhang
Ai Fei
Martyr Wang Jie
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Lord Yang Zhen-Yu
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Messenger in the Woods
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Martyr Singer in Teahouse
Wong Chi-Ming
Martyr
Huang Pei-Chih
Captured Martyr Spear Fighter
Lam Fai-Wong
Martyr Singer in Teahouse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 七煞
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Chung
Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Cho On-Sun, Lam Ngai Kai
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Shao Feng Yu
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Sun Chung
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Tang Chia-Chuan
Stunt Coordinator
Huang Pei-Chih
Stunt Coordinator
Shao Feng Yu
Editor
Cho On-Sun
Director of Photography
Lam Ngai Kai
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Kill a Mastermind
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What is To Kill a Mastermind about?
The Chi Sha Clan is a vast network of deadly criminals proficient in martial arts. Growing in number at an alarming rate, the Imperial Court orders Yang Chen-yu and his followers to eliminate them. However, doing this proves difficult as no one knows the identity of the mastermind behind the Chi Sha, not even its own members. Spies infiltrate the organization in an effort to destroy from within. But then, no one knows who the spies are and after a few ambushes and security breaches, clan deputies begin suspecting one another of being traitors. With the Chi Sha dwindling in numbers, it's only a matter of time before the mastermind must reveal himself.
Who directed To Kill a Mastermind?
To Kill a Mastermind was directed by Sun Chung.
Who stars in To Kill a Mastermind?
The principal cast of To Kill a Mastermind includes Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Teng Wei-Hao, Sek Gong, Yuen Wah, Yuen Bun.
When was To Kill a Mastermind released and how long is it?
To Kill a Mastermind was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for To Kill a Mastermind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Kill a Mastermind was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.