Soul of the Sword (1978): Cast
Soul of the Sword is a 1978 action film directed by Hua Shan, starring Ti Lung as Wu-ming 'The Anonymous'/ Nameless, Lam Fai-Wong and Chan Shen. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Hua Shan
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Soul of the Sword About?
The premise of Soul of the Sword without spoilers.
Ti Lung portrays the Nameless Swordsman, driven to slay the faceless King of Swords and claim the title and its glory. He battles swarms of shadowy fighters and even a seductive assassin in a revealing bath‑house duel. Legend says a man's weapon mirrors his deepest dreams, desires and fears, and this nameless warrior's soul is as cold as steel.
Soul of the Sword Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- martial arts
- bathhouse
- sword duel
- female nudity
- swordsmanship
- ambush
- veil
- wuxia
- swordsman
- martial arts training
- street performance
- duel to the death
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- master swordsman
- suicide
- sword master
- market
- brothel
- pickpocket
- hunchback
- storyteller
- rival
- love
- nameless character
- reputation
- kung fu
- swordplay
- male female relationship
Soul of the Sword Cast & Characters
Ti Lung leads the cast as Wu-ming 'The Anonymous'/ Nameless, with Lam Fai-Wong as Monk Lung and Chan Shen as Swordsman Challenging Nameless. Directed by Hua Shan; 47 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hua Shan
- Ti Lung as Wu-ming 'The Anonymous'/ Nameless
- Lam Fai-Wong as Monk Lung
- Chan Shen as Swordsman Challenging Nameless
- Corey Yuen Kwai as Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
Also Starring in Soul of the Sword
· 43 more- Keung Hon Sire's Swordsman
- Ku Feng King of Swords Lu Tien Kang
- Lily Li Sword Lady of Loyang
- Gam Tin-Chue Innkeeper
- Wong Ching-Ho Old Stone Carver
- Yuen Wah Sire's Swordsman with White Beard
- Yuen Cheung-Yan Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung Yen
- Yuen Shun-Yi Challenger at Inn
- Hsu Hsia Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen / Challenger at Inn
- Wong Chi-Keung Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen
- Lee Hoi-Sang Sire's chief pole fighter
- Alan Chui Chung-San Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
- Got Ping Brothel Madam
- Huang Pei-Chih Sire's Pole Fighter
- Yuen Bun Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman
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- Fung Ming Blind Storyteller
- Kong Chuen Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen
- To Wing-Leung Passerby
- Ng Yuen-Fan Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen / Challenger at Inn
- Wong Chi-Ming Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen
- Mama Hung
- Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen Sire's Pole Fighter
- Hung Ling-Ling Prostitute
- Tang Wing-Siu Sire's Pole Fighter
- Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Guan Zhong Hunchback
- Tang Tak-Cheung Pai Kwa Hall's Swordsman / Guan Zhong 8 Swordsmen
- Ng Hong-Sang Sire's Swordsman
- Pan Yung-Sheng Guan Zhong Hunchback
- Chui Fat
- Lau Wai-Ling Lady of 3 Moves
- Law Keung
- Lee Hang
- Tam Ying
- Yuen Yat-Choh
- Lin Chen-Chi He Lian / Young Swordsman's Girlfriend
- Yue Wing Sire
- Lun Ga-Chun Listener to Story Telling
- Dave Wong Kit Young Nameless
- Fanny Leung Man-Yee Molested Listener
- Chan Jun-Ho Young swordsman Challenging Lu
- Wong Jing-Jing
- Au Ga-Lai
More from Hua Shan
More films directed by Hua Shan: Angel Force, Disciples Of Shaolin, Little Dragon Maiden and Usurpers of Emperor’s Power.
Soul of the Sword Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Sha jue” and “Ti Lung, das blutige Schwert der Rache”.
- Also known as
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- Sha jue
- Ti Lung, das blutige Schwert der Rache
- 杀绝
- Duch meče
- 살절
- จอมดาบนิรนาม
- Душа меча
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Soul of the Sword FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Soul of the Sword, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Soul of the Sword?
Soul of the Sword runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Soul of the Sword released?
Soul of the Sword was released on April 21, 1978.
Who directed Soul of the Sword?
Soul of the Sword was directed by Hua Shan.
More films by Hua Shan Who is in the cast of Soul of the Sword?
Soul of the Sword stars Ti Lung as Wu-ming 'The Anonymous'/ Nameless, Lam Fai-Wong as Monk Lung and Chan Shen as Swordsman Challenging Nameless, among 47 credited actors.
Does Soul of the Sword have a post-credit scene?
No. Soul of the Sword has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Soul of the Sword in?
The original language of Soul of the Sword is Chinese.
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