Rape of the Sword

Rape of the Sword

Year: 1967

Runtime: 78 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Griffin Yueh Feng

AdventureAction

Li Li‑Hua portrays a seasoned swordswoman determined to recover her murdered husband’s legendary Green Sword, famed as the world’s sharpest blade. When her quest falters, her devoted student, played by Li Ching, steps forward to continue the fight and retrieve the prized weapon.

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1

Opening duel over the Green Frost Sword

The film opens with two students arguing over the inheritance of the Green Frost Sword. They duel and Han kills the rival student and takes the sword. He then carries the weapon back to the king, establishing the threat and setting the stage for later events.

Opening scene
2

Royal summons and forced marriage plan

General Zhong Ki, his daughter Zhong Jiaolong, and her servant Geng Liuniang visit the king. The king uses the visit to force the general to arrange Jiaolong's marriage to Prince Lu Tianxia. At night, Geng reveals herself as a skilled martial artist and steals the Green Frost Sword, abducting Jiaolong to protect her from the arranged marriage.

Evening King's court
3

Geng injures the prince; fugitives on the run; Jiaolong becomes disciple

The prince arrives with his henchmen and a major fight erupts. Geng wounds the prince seriously, while Jiaolong hides with her rescuer. Geng and Jiaolong go into hiding, where Jiaolong becomes Geng's disciple and begins to learn kung fu.

Shortly after the abduction
4

King learns sword is missing; Han tasked to find culprit

The king sees that his son is wounded and the Green Frost Sword is missing. Han, already familiar with the culprit, is ordered to track them down. The hunt begins as the kingdom tightens the search for the thief.

Next day King's court
5

Geng's note, confrontation, and revelation of the widow

Geng leaves a note for Jiaolong and disappears, but Han eventually finds her. Geng is revealed to be the widow of the student Han killed earlier, reigniting old wounds. The two fight and Han overpowers Geng, heavily injuring her and reclaiming the sword; he assumes she is dead.

Confrontation scene
6

Jiaolong seeks out her teacher

Jiaolong resolves to find her teacher and begins a perilous search. She follows clues that lead her toward Geng and the evolving danger around the Green Frost Sword.

After the confrontation
7

Jiaolong meets bandit Luo Yihu

On the road, Jiaolong meets a good-hearted bandit named Luo Yihu. They clash briefly before Jiaolong brings him home, where he learns the identity of her teacher. Luo is revealed to be the disciple of Geng's kung fu elder sister, linking the two swordsmen and setting up a common cause.

During journey Jiaolong's journey
8

Alliance forms and the sword is reclaimed

The trio—Jiaolong, Luo, and Geng—rebel against the evil king and reclaim the Green Frost Sword. They also enlist Master Liu, a rebellious nobleman who joins their cause. Together they prepare for a final confrontation against the king's forces.

Final act Rebel camp
9

Final battle: Han is killed; prince escapes

In the climactic battle, Han fights alongside the others to defend their cause. Han is ultimately killed in the battle, while Prince Lu Tianxia escapes.

Climax Fortress
10

Retreat and vow to pursue the prince

Following the heavy losses, the heroes decide to retreat and regroup. They vow to continue chasing Prince Lu Tianxia in the future.

Ending

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