The Clutch of Power

Dec 29, 1977

1h 30m

★ 6.0

There is a meaning to all this. By fighting me, you are privileged to die by my sword.

Overview

A rogue swordsman known as "Soul of the Sword" kills the father of a young Kung Fu expert, who teams up with a Drunken Monk to put an end to Soul of the Sword’s reign of terror, and thwart the Mongol invasion.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Kam Sai Company

Yung Fang Sound Recording Company

Galaxy Film Company Ltd.

Golding Film Company

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Cast

Fang Chu-Fang

Chan Sing

Chan Yi

Mang Fei

Wah Fong-Fong

Doris Lung Chun-Erh

An Sing-Yao ('Sword Spirit')

Wang Kuan-Hsiung

Killer 'Fox'

Phillip Ko Fai

'Black Meteor'

Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

Pu Chi

Yen Shi-Kwan

3-Section Staff Fighter

Ma Chang

Chan Tian-Pang

Liu Ping

Master Wah Lung

Goo Chang

Maid Ding Ki

Lily Li

Pickpocket

Wang Ruo-Ping

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