The Sword

Aug 14, 1980

1h 25m

★ 6.9

Overview

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?

Genres

Action

Production Companies

Orange Sky Golden Harvest

The Sword Trailers

Cast

Li Mak-Jan

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Hua Qian Shu

Tien Feng

Chen Tie Yi

Eddy Ko Hung

Lian Huen

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Hua Ying Zhi

Jade Hsu

Yuen Chi

Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah

Yin Siu-yu

JoJo Chan Kei-Kei

Caretaker

Lau Siu-Ming

Old Pigeon Man

Lau Yat-Fan

Chou Huan

Lee Hoi-Sang

Wang Shi Qi

Ng Tung

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