The Blade (1995): Cast & Plot
The Blade is a 1995 action film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Xiong Xinxin as Fei Lung / Flying Dragon, Sonny Song and Chung Bik-Ha. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Film Workshop
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Blade About?
The premise of The Blade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Adopted by a famed swordsmith, a young man learns his biological father was slain by the dreaded bandit Lung. He sets out for revenge but is ambushed by ruthless desert marauders who sever his right arm. Nursed back to health, he masters new techniques to compensate for the loss and returns to face Lung, seeking justice for his father's murder.
The Blade Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- revenge
- foundry worker
- chinese
- martial arts action
- wuxia action
- spanking
- bare bottom spanking
- male rear nudity
The Blade Cast & Characters
Xiong Xinxin leads the cast as Fei Lung / Flying Dragon, with Sonny Song as Siu Ling and Chung Bik-Ha as Blackie. Directed by Tsui Hark; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tsui Hark
- Xiong Xinxin as Fei Lung / Flying Dragon
- Sonny Song as Siu Ling
- Chung Bik-Ha as Blackie
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah as Skeleton
Also Starring in The Blade
· 38 more- Collin Chou Fast Saber
- Mama Hung Mah
- Yuen Bun Bandit Leader
- Paco Yick Tin-Hung Biker
- Chan Chi-Fai Knife Seller
- So Wai-Nam Student
- Bobby Yip Kin-Sang Bandit
- Austin Wai Tin-Chi Siu Ling's Father
- William Ho Brings Whore Wine
- Sze-Ma Wah-Lung Uncle Wah
- Huang Kaisen Thug
- Adam Chan Chung-Tai Fei Lung's Man
- Lee Tat-Chiu Student
- Hon Ping Student
- Moses Chan Ho Ti Tau
- Choi Kwok-Ping Bandit and Student
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- Tsim Siu-Ling Student
- Andy Cheng Fei Lung's Man
- Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo On Man / Ting On
- Valerie Chow Courtesan
- Jason Chu Wing-Tong Fei Lung's Man
- Law Wai-Kai Student
- Wong Man-Shing
- Lau Tung-Ching Student
- Andy Lee Diy-Yue
- Dickens Chan Wing-Chung Monk
- Charles Shen Bandit
- Lee Kin Fei Lung's Man
- Suet Nei Old Siu Ling
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah Begging Villager
- Kwong Lung
- Lee Lan-Yue
- Lee Kin-Kwan
- Ling Kam-Wa
- Chow Kin-Keung
- Suen Ping
- Suen Muk-Sang
- Chan Ka-King
More from Tsui Hark
More films directed by Tsui Hark, best-rated first: The Battle at Lake Changjin, The Battle at Lake Changjin II: Water Gate Bridge, Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.
The Blade Plot Summary
What happens in The Blade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ding-on is an orphaned blacksmith working in Sharp Foundry, run by his master, a friend of his deceased father. Ling, Sonny Song, the master’s daughter, narrates the tale and is torn between Ding-on and his colleague Iron Head. One day, Ding-on and Iron Head witness a monk fending off a group of thugs, who are later ambushed and kill him in a ruthless act of revenge. Iron Head, furious, identifies himself as a Sharp Foundry man and taunts the thugs to fight him, an act that enrages the master. The master punishes Iron Head for his reckless bravado, and Iron Head grows resentful toward Ding-on for speaking up about the incident. He becomes even more hostile when the master reveals his intention to name Ding-on as his successor.
Full summary
The whole story of The Blade, scene by scene
The Blade Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Blade.
How Well Do You Know The Blade?
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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What is the occupation of the protagonist Ding‑on at the beginning of the film?
The Blade Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “The Blade - A Lenda” and “The Blade - Das zerbrochene Schwert”.
- Also known as
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- The Blade - A Lenda
- The Blade - Das zerbrochene Schwert
- Do
- 断刀客
- A kard útja
- 서극의 칼
- Лезвие
- The Blade: A Lenda
- Tuyệt Đao
- เดชไอ้ด้วน แขนหลุด ไม่หยุดแค้น
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Movies Like The Blade
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Blade Master, The Magic Blade and The Sword of Swords.
The Blade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Blade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Blade?
The Blade runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Blade released?
The Blade was released on December 21, 1995.
Who directed The Blade?
The Blade was directed by Tsui Hark.
More films by Tsui Hark Who is in the cast of The Blade?
The Blade stars Xiong Xinxin as Fei Lung / Flying Dragon, Sonny Song as Siu Ling and Chung Bik-Ha as Blackie, among 42 credited actors.
Does The Blade have a post-credit scene?
No. The Blade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Blade in?
The original language of The Blade is Cantonese.
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