The Blade
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
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About The Blade
The Blade is a 1995 cn-language action film directed by Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Xiong Xinxin, Sonny Song. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
The Blade was produced by Film Workshop and Orange Sky Golden Harvest and made in Hong Kong. It was released on December 21, 1995.
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Writers
- Tsui Hark, So Man-Sing, Koan Hui
- Release date
- December 21, 1995
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Film Workshop, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
The Blade cast & crew
The Blade was directed by Tsui Hark and written by Tsui Hark, So Man-Sing, and Koan Hui.
The cast features Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo as Ding On, Xiong Xinxin as Fei Lung, Sonny Song as Siu Ling, Austin Wai Tin-Chi as Siu Ling's Father, Moses Chan Ho as Iron Head, and Chung Bik-Ha as Black Head.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Wu Wai-Lap, cinematography is by Venus Keung, and it was produced by Tsui Hark and Raymond Chow.
Is The Blade worth watching?
The Blade holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 120 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, The Blade is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Blade
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Ding On
Xiong Xinxin
Fei Lung
Sonny Song
Siu Ling
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Siu Ling's Father
Moses Chan Ho
Iron Head
Chung Bik-Ha
Black Head
Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Skull
Jason Chu Wing-Tong
Fei Tien
Dickens Chan Wing-Chung
Monk
Valerie Chow
Prostitute
Collin Chou
Lai Bat-Fui
Suet Nei
Old Siu Ling
The Blade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Blade in United States?
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▸What language is The Blade in?
The Blade is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Blade?
The Blade runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is The Blade rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 120 ratings.
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