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The Fragrant Sword
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The Fragrant Sword

1969-01-22 · 90 min · Not rated

Action · Adventure · Drama

The Fragrant Sword is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Stanley Fung. Yu Lap-chung has been executed for the murders of martial alliance members when the black-clad assailant to blame is still roaming free. Apprehended by the murder threats to the helmsman of Emei and Xueshan, Golden-clad Ambassador of the alliance solicits help from the security escort master Wai To, Yu in disguise spared from execution by his master who had a rapist stand in his place. The fake scholar ingratiates himself with Ai Ching-yee, daughter of the Mulberry Pillar Fortress helmsman Ai Pak-chuen and exposes the father's conspiracy with his sworn brother to rule the martial world by dispatching Ching-yee's senior disciple Sze-hung Ying to commit atrocities against the martial alliance. Yu cajoles Ching-yee into assisting in Sze-hung's capture and with the culprit handed over to the alliance, the young lovers wander away.

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Directors
Chan Lit-ban
Production companies
Hong Kong Film Company
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stanley Fung Shui-FanStanley Fung Shui-FanSze-hung Ying
Tam Sin-HungTam Sin-Hung
Fung NgaiFung NgaiBrother
Simon Yuen Siu-TienSimon Yuen Siu-Tien
Sammo HungSammo HungTosses sword to the hero [uncredited]
Wong Shu-TongWong Shu-Tong
Pak Man-BiuPak Man-Biu
Law Oi-seungAi Ching-yee
Kong Man-SingYu Lap-chung
Tina Ti Na
Lee Kui-OnLee Kui-On
Yam YinYam Yin
Ling MungLing MungAi Pak-chuen
Gu Sam-LamMaster
Ng Yan-Chi
Ng Tung
Ko Lo-ChuenKo Lo-Chuen
Yung Yuk-YiYung Yuk-Yi
Gam LuiGam Lui

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