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Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre streaming

Original title: 倚天屠龍記
1978 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy 101 min
By: Yuen Chor, Chor Yuen With: 余安安, Woo Wang-Daat, 林輝煌, Keung Hon, 詹森

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.

Filmium rating
59%

Mood

Adventurous
Dramatic
Epic
Exciting
Heroic
Intense
Nostalgic
Romantic
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Chor Yuen
Yuen Chor
Louis Cha
沈勞
余安安
Derek Tung-Sing Yee
Li Ching
On-On Yu
元華
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
黃蝦
Cheng Lai-Fong
田青
Keung Hon
姜南
Candice Yu
爾冬陞
王戎
王莱
Cheung Wai-Yee
羅烈
徐少強
顧冠忠
杨志卿
Woo Wang-Daat
徐發
金天柱
狄威
文雪兒
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
Ching Li
徐蝦
Lee Sau-Kei
Hung Ling-Ling
韋弘
Ai Fei
Candy Wen Xue-Er
黃培基
Ching Miao
吳孟達
林輝煌
井莉
Lau Wai-Ling
Karen Chan Ga-Yee
詹森
Cheung Ying
Lo Lieh
夏萍
龍逸昇
Derek Yee
Helen Poon
Longing
No Flight
Thief Yuen
Wai Wang
Wong Yung

Adaptation

Based On Novel
Louis Cha Adaptation

Budget

Classic Hong Kong Cinema
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Action Sequences
Action-Oriented
Choreographed Fights
Colorful Cinematography
Dynamic Camera
Dynamic Fight Scenes
Period Costume
Traditional Martial Arts
Wuxia Choreography

Film Movements

Hong Kong Martial Arts
Wuxia Genre

Narrative Structure

Adapted From Novel
Adapted Screenplay
Episodic
Multi-Part

Pace

Action-Driven
Action-Packed
Adventure
Dynamic
Energetic
Fast-Paced
Varied

Runtime

Long-Form
Two-Part

Soundtrack

Epic Score
Traditional Music

Style

Action-Packed
Adaptation
Adventure
Cinematic
Classic
Colorful
Martial Arts
Martial-Arts
Period-Piece
Stylized
Traditional
Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

Ancient China
Historical Setting
Wuxia Era
Yuan Dynasty

Central Conflict

Clan Rivalries
Clan Rivalry
Loyalty Vs Betrayal
Power Struggle
Secrets Of Heavenly Sword And Dragon Sabre
Treasure Of The Heaven Sword

Characters

Antagonists
Clan Leaders
Heroes
Martial Artists
Martial Arts Heroes
Romantic Leads
Sword Fighters
Villains
Zhang Wuji
Zhao Min
Zhou Zhiruo

Ending

Bittersweet
Climactic Battle
Heroic Sacrifice
Heroic Victory
Triumphant

Historical Context

Ming Dynasty Setting
Mongol Rule
Wuxia Era
Yuan Dynasty

Key Plot Points

Betrayals
Clan Conflicts
Discovery Of Sword Secrets
Heroic Battles
Overthrow Of Shaolin
Quest For Sword
Romantic Entanglements
Unification Of Martial Arts

Plot

Ancient Secrets
Betrayal
Clash Of Clans
Conflict
Dynastic Conflict
Heroic Rivalry
Legendary Swords
Martial Arts Quest
Power Struggle
Quest
Revenge
Romance
Secret Knowledge
Swordsmanship
Treasure Hunt

Setting

Ancient China
Chinese Martial Arts World
Cultural
Historical
Martial Arts
Martial Arts Schools
Wuxia World
Yuan Dynasty

Shooting Location

China
Chinese Set
Hong Kong

Theme

Destiny
Heroism
Identity
Love
Loyalty
Loyalty And Betrayal
Power
Power And Corruption
Revenge
Romance
Secrets And Power
Tradition Vs Change

Genre

Action
Adventure
Drama
Historical Drama
Martial Arts

Audiences

Action Enthusiasts
Adventure Lovers
Classic Hong Kong Cinema
Fans Of Martial Arts
Historical Drama
Historical Drama Lovers
Martial Arts Fans
Wuxia Enthusiasts

Titles

Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre

Reception

Cult Classic
Influential
Popular

Production Countries

China
Hong Kong

Release Year

1978
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