The Blade Spares None (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, The Blade Spares None is an action and drama film directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Ho Li-Chun, a pretty but ruthless swordswoman, and three challengers are participating in an open tournament at Prince Kuei's Palace. A knight, Chen Jo-Yu, is defeated in the tournament. He flees and later returns with knight Tang Ching-Yun who wields a strange sword. They get trapped but Ho deliberately sets both free after seeing Tang's weapon which she recognizes as the same weapon once used by Sun Tien-Chen, a foe of the Ho family. She decides to investigate. She finds out Prince Kuei actually is Sun, who killed the real prince years ago and assumed his identity. Ho joins forces with Chen and Tang. The trio slays Sun in a desperate confrontation at the palace.
Who’s in it. The Blade Spares None stars Nora Miao as Ho Li Chun, Patrick Tse Yin as Tang Ching Yun, James Tien Chuen as Chen Jo Yu and Paul Chang Chung as Prince Kuei, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blade Spares None page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blade Spares None 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.
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- Where can I watch The Blade Spares None (1971)?
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- Who stars in The Blade Spares None?
- The Blade Spares None stars Nora Miao, Patrick Tse Yin, James Tien Chuen, Paul Chang Chung and Fung Ngai.
- When was The Blade Spares None released?
- The Blade Spares None was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.