A Sword Renounced
Originally released in 1973. A Sword Renounced is a action/adventure film. directed by Tu Chong-Hsun.
Starring Teruo Sakamaki, Chiang Tao, and Chen Pei-ling
Synopsis
Also known as The Blind Swordsman's Revenge, this is Zatoichi Versus The Flying Guillotine (1972). Zatoichi is "born Wu Ching Hui, he was kidnapped by pirates as a youth and taken to Japan, where he learned his cane sword skills. He appears to be widely known in China by his Japanese name, but as the film opens he is just returning to China to look up his long-lost brother, Tieh Hou. To his dismay, he learns that the brother has been killed in a sword duel with one Chu Yen Jieh. The grief-stricken prodigal blubbers in mourning and vows revenge."
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Foo Hwa Cinema Co., Ltd.
- Fu Hua Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Sword Renounced about?
Also known as The Blind Swordsman's Revenge, this is Zatoichi Versus The Flying Guillotine (1972). Zatoichi is "born Wu Ching Hui, he was kidnapped by pirates as a youth and taken to Japan, where h...
Who directed A Sword Renounced?
A Sword Renounced was directed by Tu Chong-Hsun.
How long is A Sword Renounced?
A Sword Renounced has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Sword Renounced released?
A Sword Renounced was released on December 31, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Sword Renounced?
The main cast of A Sword Renounced includes Teruo Sakamaki, Chiang Tao, Chen Pei-ling, Lung Fei, Yu Sung-Chao.