Action · Hong Kong · 1972 · 1h 26m

The Imperial Swordsman

大內高手

Director

Cast

Shu Pei-Pei as Shi Xue-Lan Chuan Yuan as Yin Shu-Tang Yue Wai as Shi Xue-Mei Ching Miao as Fu Bing-Zhong Tung Li as Jin Zhi-Ping Lee Wan-Chung as Zhi Yu

Crew

Tadashi Nishimoto — Director of Photography Kwok Ting-Hung — Editor Ku Hsi — Writer Runme Shaw — Producer

Synopsis

Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.

Mood & Themes

martial arts

Key Collaborators

Lin Fu-Ti Director Tadashi Nishimoto Director of Photography Kwok Ting-Hung Editor Ku Hsi Writer Runme Shaw Producer

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