The Deadly Knives (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1972, The Deadly Knives is an action and drama film directed by Jang Il-ho, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Plotting to obtain the Yen family's land, dastardly Japanese plutocrat Omura (Ching Miao) bribes Yen nephew Hsu Chien (Chen Feng Chen) to steal the family seal and land deed. When Hsu Chien is caught in the act, he viciously beats elderly Master Yen to death to cover his actions. Determined to avenge the wrongs committed on his family and his country, young master Yen Tzu Fei (Ling Yun) blazes a knife-throwing path of revenge that leads him to his love Yue Hua's (Ching Li) father, who has corrupt connections with the Japanese
Who’s in it. The Deadly Knives stars Ching Li as Guan Yue Hua, Ling Yun as Yan Zi Fei, Lily Li as Jiao Jiao and Ching Miao as Ogawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Deadly Knives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Knives page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly Knives tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deadly Knives (1972)?
- In US, The Deadly Knives is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deadly Knives worth watching?
- The Deadly Knives holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deadly Knives?
- The Deadly Knives stars Ching Li, Ling Yun, Lily Li, Ching Miao and Chen Yanyan.
- When was The Deadly Knives released?
- The Deadly Knives was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.