![The Spirit of the Sword](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/fuUV9vaHVeWbMZFTDm1CnvHyXPI.jpg)
The Spirit of the Sword
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Spirit of the Sword
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 18, 1982
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
浣花洗劍
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
Director
Chor Yuen
Description
In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.
Cast
Crew
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