Duan chang jian

Mar 4 1967 N/A 1h 44m
Action, Drama, Musical

Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and become loyal brothers, Li does not reveal his true identity until Jun-zhao's life is endangered by swordsmen from Flying Fish Island who are looking for revenge.

Plot

A young aristocratic knight Li Yueh renounces his sword, identity and the woman he loves after going on the lam for assassinating a corrupt official responsible for his father's demise. While living incognito as a lowly stable-hand in a country tavern, Li's past catches up with him when he meets by chance Fang Chun Chao, a platonic benefactor of Li's betrothed whom he assists to reunite with Li. Meanwhile Fang himself is trailed by his own sworn enemies, the Tu clan of Flying Fish Island who would all converge to Li's sanctuary and is forced out from his undercover existence and back to the way of the blade.

Written by

Cheh Chang

Directed by

Cheh Chang

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Production Companies

Shaw Brothers

Languages

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
194
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA