Killer Clans (1976): Cast
Killer Clans is a 1976 action drama directed by Chor Yuen, starring Danny Lee as Tieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's Friend/ Hsiao Tieh, Ku Feng and Gam Tin-Chue. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Clans About?
The premise of Killer Clans without spoilers.
Adapted from the famous swordplay novel whose Chinese title means “Meteor, Butterfly, Sword,” this vivid saga blends conspiracies, stratagems and dazzling duels that can enthrall even kung‑fu newcomers. Shaw Brothers’ top swordsmen and swordswomen are expertly directed by Yuen Cheung‑yan, brother of legendary choreographer Yuen Woo‑ping. The film balances thrilling action with strong drama, offering both a martial‑arts spectacle and an emotionally rich story.
Killer Clans Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- sex scene
- ambush
- assassin
- clothes ripped off
- deception
- suicide
- wuxia action
- martial arts master
- in hiding
- swordsman
- martial artist
- backstabbing
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- secret passageway
- treachery
- clan
- escape
- kung fu master
- enemy turns ally
- brothel
- prostitute
- hideout
- secret room
- murder suicide
- familicide
- martial arts
- swordplay
- violence
- blood
- kung fu
- sword fight
- patriarch
- wuxia
- power struggle
- network
- loyalty
- labyrinth
- infiltration
- hired hand
- coup d'etat
- betrayal
- female nudity
- based on novel
Killer Clans Cast & Characters
Danny Lee leads the cast as Tieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's Friend/ Hsiao Tieh, with Ku Feng as Uncle Sun Yu and Gam Tin-Chue as Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest. Directed by Chor Yuen; 59 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chor Yuen
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Danny Lee as Tieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's Friend/ Hsiao Tieh - Ku Feng as Uncle Sun Yu
- Gam Tin-Chue as Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest
- Wong Ching-Ho as Chang (uncredited)
Also Starring in Killer Clans
· 55 more- Lo Lieh Han Tang
- Yang Chi-Ching Lu Man Tien / Navigator of Lung Men Soc
- Ching Miao Hsien Lung / Helmsman of Lung Men Soc
- Shum Lo Wang Wei
- Mama Hung Lao Huang's Family Member
- Fung Hak-On Roc Society Member
- Corey Yuen Kwai Chuan's Man
- Chan Shen Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
- Yuen Cheung-Yan Roc Society Member
- Wang Han-Chen Black Palm, Helmsman of Roc Society
- Ting Tung Chuan's Man
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Huang Shan San You
- Yuen Shun-Yi Chuan's Man
- Elliot Ngok Wah Lu Hsiang-chuan
- Teresa Ha Ping Yu Hsia
- Hsu Hsia Roc Society Member
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- Yen Shi-Kwan Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
- Wang Hsieh Wan Pengwang
- Alan Chui Chung-San Chuan's Man
- Huang Pei-Chih Roc Society Chief's Bodyguard
- Chui Fat Roc Society Member
- Ng Yuen-Fan Roc Society Member
- Fan Mei-Sheng Ma Fang-chung
- Ku Kuan-Chung Sun Nan
- Lee Hang Lung Men Society Member
- Wang Chung Sun Chien
- Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen Bandit
- Chin Yuet-Sang Chuan's Man
- Keung Hon Three Tiger of Kuan Hsi
- Lee Chiu Chuan's Man
- Tin Ching Hsia Ching
- Chai Lam Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest
- Ling Hon Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest
- To Wai-Wo Lung Men Society Member
- Danny Chow Yun-Kin Roc Society Member
- Lee Sau-Kei Lu Shan
- Wynn Lau Chun-Fai Roc Society Member
- Tung Choi-Bo Huang Shan San You
- Wong Mei Huang Shan San You
- San Kuai Chuan's Man
- Ai Fei I Fu
- Ko Hung Three Tiger of Kuan Hsi
- Cheng Kang-Yeh Feng Hao
- Ching Li Hsiao Tieh / Sun Yu's Daughter
- Tino Wong Chuan's Man
- Leung Seung-Wan Three Tiger of Kuan Hsi
- Ling Yun Yeh Hsiang
- Chiang Yang Sun Chu
- Tsung Hua Meng Sheng-hun
- Cheung Siu-Lun Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest
- Chen Ping Kao Lao-ta
- Lam Wai-Tiu Nan Kung-yuan
- Wa Lun Swordsman Li Kuang
- Chan Mei-Hua Hsiao Tieh's Maid
- Mi Lan Chang Hsiao-hung
More from Chor Yuen
More films directed by Chor Yuen: Blood Stained Tradewind, Sleazy Dizzy, The Diary of a Big Man and Last Song in Paris.
Killer Clans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Killer Clans.
Killer Clans Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Liu xing hu die jian” and “Clanes asesinos”.
- Also known as
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- Liu xing hu die jian
- Clanes asesinos
- Die Herrschaft des Schwertes
- Killer Clans - Die Herrschaft des Schwertes
- La guerre des clans
- Symmories thanatou
- Clãs de Assassinos
- 流星蝴蝶剑
- Gyilkos klánok
- 유성호접검
- Zabijácké klany
- 流星蝴蝶劍
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- ศึกชุมนุมจ้าวยุทธจักร
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Killer Clans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Killer Clans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Clans?
Killer Clans runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Killer Clans released?
Killer Clans was released on March 20, 1976.
Who directed Killer Clans?
Killer Clans was directed by Chor Yuen.
More films by Chor Yuen Who is in the cast of Killer Clans?
Killer Clans stars Danny Lee as Tieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's Friend/ Hsiao Tieh, Ku Feng as Uncle Sun Yu and Gam Tin-Chue as Uncle Sun's Birthday Party Guest, among 59 credited actors.
Does Killer Clans have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Clans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Killer Clans in?
The original language of Killer Clans is Chinese.
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