Brotherhood of Blades (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Brotherhood of Blades is a 2014 action drama directed by Lu Yang, starring King Shih-Chieh as Wei Zhong Xian, Chang Chen and Wang Qianyuan. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $14.3 million worldwide.
Chinese What Is Brotherhood of Blades About?
The premise of Brotherhood of Blades without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the late Ming Dynasty, three sworn brothers serving as the imperial secret police are sent to track down Wei Zhongxian, a powerful eunuch politician exiled from Beijing. After successfully completing their mission, they discover that their task was merely the start of a larger, mysterious conspiracy that threatens the empire.
Brotherhood of Blades Cast & Characters
King Shih-Chieh leads the cast as Wei Zhong Xian, with Chang Chen as Shen Lian and Wang Qianyuan as Lu Jian Xing. Directed by Lu Yang; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lu Yang
- King Shih-Chieh as Wei Zhong Xian
- Chang Chen as Shen Lian
- Wang Qianyuan as Lu Jian Xing
- Li Dongxue as Jin Yi Chuan
Also Starring in Brotherhood of Blades
· 13 more- Nie Yuan Zhao Jing Zhong
- Yang Yi Yan Junbin
- Liu Shishi Zhou Miao Tong
- Liu Chang Young soldier
- Zhou Yiwei Ding Xiu
- Zhao Lixin Han Kuang
- Ye Qing Zhang Yan
- Ye Xiangming Emperor Chong Zhen
- Zhu Dan Wei Ting
- Qiao Lei Zhang Ying
- Yang Xiaobo Chen Jiamo
- Zhang Zhenlei Senior Soldier
- Gu Dian Chen Jiaming
More from Lu Yang
One more film directed by Lu Yang: Dokusho Dokushi Hello World.
Brotherhood of Blades Plot Summary
What happens in Brotherhood of Blades from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in 1627, toward the end of the Ming dynasty, the film unfolds as the Chongzhen emperor sets out to end the influence of Wei Zhong Xian, a powerful eunuch who has long controlled the imperial secret police. At the heart of this upheaval are three lowly officers of the embroidered uniform guard — Shen Lian, a cautious captain, flanked by his two comrades — Lu Jian Xing and Jin Yi Chuan. They are pulled into a dangerous purge at court when Zhao Jing Zhong tasks them with killing Wei, a mission that promises either glory or ruin depending on how the scales of loyalty and ambition tip.
Full summary
The whole story of Brotherhood of Blades, scene by scene
Brotherhood of Blades Box Office
Brotherhood of Blades grossed $14.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$14.3M
- International
- $14.3M
How Well Do You Know Brotherhood of Blades?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Brotherhood of Blades Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Xiu Chun Dao” and “Xiùchūndāo”.
- Also known as
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- Xiu Chun Dao
- Xiùchūndāo
- 繡春刀
- O Clã das Adagas
- Hermandad de Espadas
- 수춘도
- Pengék testvérisége
- Братство клинков
- Frères de lames
- 錦衣衛-繡春刀
- انجمن برادری شمشیرها 1
- Tú Xuân Đao
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- ブレイド・マスター
- มังกรพยัคฆ์ ล่าสะท้านยุทธภพ
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Brotherhood of Blades FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Brotherhood of Blades, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brotherhood of Blades?
Brotherhood of Blades runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Brotherhood of Blades released?
Brotherhood of Blades was released on August 7, 2014.
Who directed Brotherhood of Blades?
Brotherhood of Blades was directed by Lu Yang.
More films by Lu Yang Who is in the cast of Brotherhood of Blades?
Brotherhood of Blades stars King Shih-Chieh as Wei Zhong Xian, Chang Chen as Shen Lian and Wang Qianyuan as Lu Jian Xing, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Brotherhood of Blades make at the box office?
Brotherhood of Blades grossed $14.3 million worldwide.
Does Brotherhood of Blades have a post-credit scene?
No. Brotherhood of Blades has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brotherhood of Blades in?
The original language of Brotherhood of Blades is Chinese.
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