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Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978 · 101 min

A dense, fast-moving wuxia tapestry of rival sects and scheming masters, best enjoyed as a lively, slightly tangled costume adventure.

Directed by
Chor Yuen
Genres
Action, Drama, Fantasy
Overview
Director Chu Yuan's titanic teaming with respected, inspired author Chin Yung created this unforgettable saga. Set during the Yuan Dynasty, it tells the fascinating story of the "Sacred Fire" sect, the Wu Tang swordsmanship clan, the disciples of the O Mei group, The Book of Chu Yang, and the destruction of Shaolin - complete with a killer cliffhanger. And that's just the start of the fascinating intrigues and ingratiating characters found here.
How it feels
Tense, earnest, dark and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Power, betrayal, loyalty, revenge
Content
Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Chor Yuen
Genres
Action, Drama, Fantasy
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism3
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

Cast

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Details

Genres
action, drama, fantasy
Directed by
Chor Yuen
Written by
Chor Yuen
Starring
Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Candice Yu On-on, Karen Chan Ga-Yee, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Cheng Lai-Fong, Candy Man Suet-yee, Cheung Ying
Cinematography
Wong Chit
Runtime
101 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin

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