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Killer Clans (1976)

Original title: 流星．蝴蝶．劍

1976-03-20 · 1h 37m · ZH
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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.

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Chor YuenDirectorNi KuangWriter

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Chung WahChung WahMeng Sheng-hunTsung HuaTsung HuaMeng Sheng-hunElliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok WahLu Hsiang-chuanKu FengKu FengUncle Sun YuChing LiChing LiHsiao Tieh / Sun Yu's daughterWong ChungWong ChungSun ChienLo LiehLo LiehHan TangDanny Lee Sau-YinDanny Lee Sau-YinTieh Cheng-kang / Sun Chien's friend/ Hsiao TiehYang Chi-ChingYang Chi-ChingLu Man Tien / Navigator of Lung Men SocChing MiaoChing MiaoHsien Lung / Helmsman of Lung Men SocAi FeiAi FeiI FuWang HsiehWang HsiehWan Pengwang

Keywords

AssassinWuxiaLiterary adaptationUnderworldGu long fictionThe godfather's influence

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Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityAssassin · Wuxia · Literary AdaptationDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference140634Actor preference181875 · 232233 · 311730

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Frequently asked questions about Killer Clans

What is Killer Clans 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.

How long is Killer Clans?

Killer Clans has a runtime of 97 minutes.