Rape of the Sword (1967): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Rape of the Sword is a 1967 adventure action film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, starring Li Ching as Zhong Jiao Long, Tang Ti and Tien Feng. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. Stream it on Shout! Factory.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Griffin Yueh Feng
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rape of the Sword About?
The premise of Rape of the Sword without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Li Li‑Hua portrays a seasoned swordswoman determined to recover her murdered husband’s legendary Green Sword, famed as the world’s sharpest blade. When her quest falters, her devoted student, played by Li Ching, steps forward to continue the fight and retrieve the prized weapon.
Rape of the Sword Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- female warrior
- fire
- ceremony
- legendary sword
- earrings
- palace
- female martial artist
- banquet
- greed
- martial arts master
- kung fu
- bandits
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- martial artist
- disciple
- robbery
- sneaking
- traitor
- horseback riding
- singing
- birthday party
- prince
- wuxia
- swordswoman
- sacred sword
- protocol
- protege
- male drag
- despot
Where to Watch Rape of the Sword
Stream it on Shout! Factory. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rape of the Sword Cast & Characters
Li Ching leads the cast as Zhong Jiao Long, with Tang Ti as Chief Instructor Han and Tien Feng as General Zhong Ki. Directed by Griffin Yueh Feng; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Griffin Yueh Feng
- Li Ching as Zhong Jiao Long
- Tang Ti as Chief Instructor Han
- Tien Feng as General Zhong Ki
- Li Li-Hua as Geng Liu Niang
Also Starring in Rape of the Sword
· 10 more- Chen Hung-Lieh Lord Lu Tian Xia
- Kiu Chong Lo Yi Hu
- Yang Chi-Ching Master Liu
- Ku Feng Lo's Man
- Wu Ma
- Fan Mei-Sheng Lo's Man
- Yuen Woo-Ping
- Lee Wan-Chung Prince Wu Yi
- Ng Yam-Chuen Lu's Soldier
- Wong Ching
Rape of the Sword Plot Summary
What happens in Rape of the Sword from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a tense competition between two students over the inheritance of their deceased master’s sword, the Green Frost Sword. Han, Tang Ti, ends the feud by fatally striking the rival and seizing the blade before returning it to the king.
Full summary
The whole story of Rape of the Sword, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rape of the Sword?
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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Which student originally held the Green Frost Sword before Han seized it?
Rape of the Sword Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Dao jian” and “A Espada Roubada”.
- Also known as
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- Dao jian
- A Espada Roubada
- 盗剑
- 도검
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Rape of the Sword FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Rape of the Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rape of the Sword?
Rape of the Sword runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Rape of the Sword released?
Rape of the Sword was released on November 8, 1967.
Who directed Rape of the Sword?
Rape of the Sword was directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
More films by Griffin Yueh Feng Who is in the cast of Rape of the Sword?
Rape of the Sword stars Li Ching as Zhong Jiao Long, Tang Ti as Chief Instructor Han and Tien Feng as General Zhong Ki, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch Rape of the Sword?
In the US, Rape of the Sword is streaming on Shout! Factory (availability from JustWatch).
Does Rape of the Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. Rape of the Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rape of the Sword in?
The original language of Rape of the Sword is Chinese.
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