The Flying Dagger (1969): Cast
The Flying Dagger is a 1969 action drama directed by Chang Cheh, starring Yen Shi-Kwan as Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited), Ching Miao and Lo Lieh. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Flying Dagger About?
The premise of The Flying Dagger without spoilers.
When the Yu family's daughter murders the Green Dragon clan chief's son, the clan seeks revenge, and the chief wounds patriarch Yu Yuan with his signature flying daggers, slaying anyone who defends the family. A wandering swordsman, Ying Qing, intervenes, employing his own flying‑dagger technique to protect the Yus, though his loyalties and true motives remain ambiguous.
The Flying Dagger Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- family relationships
- kung fu
- knife thrower
- swordsman
- swordswoman
- doctor
- female nudity
- wuxia
- clan
- horses
- good vs evil
- loner
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- sword master
- nursing back to health
- swordplay
- knife throwing
- martial arts
- sacrifice
- revenge
- quick draw
- marauder
- loyalty
- rape
- murder
The Flying Dagger Cast & Characters
Yen Shi-Kwan leads the cast as Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited), with Ching Miao as Chief Yu Yuan and Lo Lieh as Yang Qing. Directed by Chang Cheh; 45 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chang Cheh
- Yen Shi-Kwan as Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited)
- Ching Miao as Chief Yu Yuan
- Lo Lieh as Yang Qing
- Yang Chi-Ching as Flying Dagger Jiao Lei
Also Starring in The Flying Dagger
· 41 more- Ku Feng Chief Song Jingang
- Wu Ma Lu Hu
- Shum Lo Uncle Fan Kun
- Mama Hung Song Family (uncredited)
- David Chiang Da-Wei Uncle's Man (uncredited)
- Yuen Cheung-Yan Uncle's Man (uncredited)
- Lau Kar-Wing Five Ghouls Member (uncredited)
- Hsu Hsia Thug (uncredited)
- Chin Chun Man at Eatery (uncredited)
- Huang Pei-Chih Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited)
- Tam Bo Thug (uncredited)
- Cheng Pei-Pei Yu Ying
- Lau Kar-Leung Thug (uncredited)
- Hung Ling-Ling Woman in the Forest (uncredited)
- Lan Wei-Lieh Ying's Uncle (uncredited)
- Lo Wai Thug (uncredited)
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- Tung Choi-Bo Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited)
- Wong Mei Thug (uncredited)
- Wang Kuang-Yu 3rd Brother Liang Zhonghan (uncredited)
- Chan Chuen Thug / Guard (uncredited)
- Chui Chung-Hok Hu Dake
- Ho Bo-Sing Looter (uncredited)
- Cheng Lui Chu Wenxiong
- Liu Gang Song's Son
- Ng Yuen-Fan
- Chan Siu-Kai
- Cliff Lok Song's Son
- Tam Ying
- Tong Kai Wang Ping (uncredited)
- Lee Ho Green Dragon's Thug
- Lam Kau Ying's Eldest Brother
- Yue Man-Wah
- Lai Yan
- Wong Ching-Wan Woman in the Forest (uncredited)
- Yau Lung Song's Son
- Yau Ming Song's Son (uncredited)
- Fung Hap-So
- Man Lei
- Yuen Shing-Chau
- Chan Seng-Tong
- Fei Ying
More from Chang Cheh
More films directed by Chang Cheh: Journey to the West, Shanghai 13, The Nine Demons and Death Ring.
The Flying Dagger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Flying Dagger.
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The Flying Dagger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Flying Dagger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Flying Dagger?
The Flying Dagger runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Flying Dagger released?
The Flying Dagger was released on June 18, 1969.
Who directed The Flying Dagger?
The Flying Dagger was directed by Chang Cheh.
More films by Chang Cheh Who is in the cast of The Flying Dagger?
The Flying Dagger stars Yen Shi-Kwan as Green Dragon's Thug (uncredited), Ching Miao as Chief Yu Yuan and Lo Lieh as Yang Qing, among 45 credited actors.
Does The Flying Dagger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Flying Dagger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Flying Dagger in?
The original language of The Flying Dagger is Chinese.
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