Deaf and Mute Heroine (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, Deaf and Mute Heroine is a notable film directed by Wu Ma, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Chang Cheh-influenced swordplay film puts a female spin on the genre with its titular heroine. Helen Ma stars as the “can’t hear, can’t talk” swordswoman who makes off with some pearls and bloodily dispatches the many comers who futilely attempt to retrieve them from her. According to Jeff Goodhartz, THE DEAF AND MUTE HEROINE “trumps anything that King Hu or Chang Cheh were unleashing at the time.”
Who’s in it. Deaf and Mute Heroine stars Helen Ma Hoi-Lun as The Heroine, Tang Ching as Cloth Dryer, Shirley Wong Sa-Lee as Mistress Liu and Wu Ma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Deaf and Mute Heroine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deaf and Mute Heroine page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deaf and Mute Heroine (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deaf and Mute Heroine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deaf and Mute Heroine worth watching?
- Deaf and Mute Heroine holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deaf and Mute Heroine?
- Deaf and Mute Heroine stars Helen Ma Hoi-Lun, Tang Ching, Shirley Wong Sa-Lee, Wu Ma and Lee Ying.
- When was Deaf and Mute Heroine released?
- Deaf and Mute Heroine was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.