Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1993)
Directed by Cheung Hoi-Ching
Genres - Romance |
Sub-Genres - Martial Arts |
Release Date - Nov 25, 1993 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 120 min. |
Countries - Hong Kong |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Set in Southern China at the end of the Ming Dynasty and based on the story by Jin Yong, this period martial arts fantasy finds a young outlaw double-crossed from all sides. When Constable Yuen Shing Chi (Yuen Baio) arrests a petty thief, he not only crosses he path of the Golden Swordsman (Danny Lee), but also becomes involved with their extended struggle against the corrupt Lord Wan (Elvis Tsui). Blocked from escape on both sides, Chi must battle warriors from each clan if he is to escape with his life.
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swordsman, thief, double-cross, warrior, Ming-Dynasty