The Magic Blade(1976)
天涯明月刀
The Magic Blade Synopsis
Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.
The Magic Blade (1976) is a action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, released on July 10, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li and Tang Ching. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Writers:
- Ni Kuang, Szeto On, Gu Long
- Producers:
- Runme Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Wong Chit
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
The Magic Blade (1976) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Magic Blade before you stream it.
The Magic Blade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ti Lung
as Fu Hung Hsieh
Lo Lieh
as Yen Nan-fei
Ching Li
as Chiu Yu Cheng
Tang Ching
as Master Yu
Tanny Tien Ni
as Mingyue Hsin 'Moonlight Heart'
Lily Li
as 'Lute' Yu Chin
Fan Mei-Sheng
as Painting Wu
Ku Feng
as Sword Xiao
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
as Chess Gu
Lau Wai-Ling
as Poetry Tang
Ching Miao
as Chiu Shui Ching
Chan Shen
as Kung Sun Tao
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, written by Ni Kuang, Szeto On and Gu Long, produced by Runme Shaw.
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The Magic Blade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Magic Blade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic Blade online?
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The Magic Blade (1976) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magic Blade?
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The main cast of The Magic Blade (1976) includes Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Tang Ching and Tanny Tien Ni. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic Blade released?
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The Magic Blade was released on July 10, 1976 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Magic Blade worth watching?
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The Magic Blade (1976) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magic Blade?
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Yes. The official The Magic Blade trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.