Killer Clans (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1976, Killer Clans is an action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a popular swordplay novel, this colorful and complex saga (whose Chinese title literally translates into the poetic Meteor, Butterfly, Sword) has enough conspiracies, stratagems, and sword fights to fascinate even novice kung-fu cinema viewers. The cast of Shaw Brothers' leading swordsmen and swordswomen are masterfully staged by Yuen Cheung-yan, the brother of Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping. The result is both a great action movie and an exceptional dramatic film.
Who’s in it. Killer Clans stars Chung Wah as Meng Sheng-hun, Tsung Hua as Meng Sheng-hun, Elliot Ngok as Lu Hsiang-chuan and Ku Feng as Uncle Sun Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Killer Clans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel 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 Killer Clans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Clans 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 Killer Clans (1976)?
- In US, Killer Clans is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Killer Clans worth watching?
- Killer Clans holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Killer Clans?
- Killer Clans stars Chung Wah, Tsung Hua, Elliot Ngok, Ku Feng and Ching Li.
- When was Killer Clans released?
- Killer Clans was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.
