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The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1979 · 101 mins · Chinese
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- Directed by
- Sun Chung
- Starring
- Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Ku Feng, Yuen Wah, Ti Lung, Austin Wai Tin-Chi, Teresa Ha Ping
Renowned for leaving a blade‑sized fragment in each fallen foe, Tuan Changqing bears the moniker the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one opponent is rescued by the nefarious Dr. Kuo, who employs mind‑control to turn him into a sleepwalking assassin. Teaming up with the flamboyant gambler Xiao Dao, Tuan’s quest becomes a hilarious kung‑fu buddy adventure.
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