Clans of Intrigue (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1977, Clans of Intrigue is an action, drama and mystery film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.

Who’s in it. Clans of Intrigue stars Ti Lung as Chu Liu-hsiang, Elliot Ngok Wah as Monk Wu Hua / Yi Feng, Ching Lee as Black Pearl and Nora Miao as Kung Nan Yen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Clans of Intrigue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clans of Intrigue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Clans of Intrigue 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 Clans of Intrigue (1977)?
In US, Clans of Intrigue is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Clans of Intrigue worth watching?
Clans of Intrigue holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Clans of Intrigue?
Clans of Intrigue stars Ti Lung, Elliot Ngok Wah, Ching Lee, Nora Miao and Betty Pei Ti.
When was Clans of Intrigue released?
Clans of Intrigue was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.