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The Blade Spares None
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The Blade Spares None

1971-04-30 · 102 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Action

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.

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Directors
Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nora MiaoNora MiaoHo Li Chun
Patrick Tse YinPatrick Tse YinTang Ching Yun
James Tien ChunJames Tien ChunChen Jo Yu
David Lo Tai-WaiDavid Lo Tai-WaiYoung Ching-Yun
Paul Chang ChungPaul Chang ChungPrince Kuei
Fung NgaiFung NgaiChuang Shih Piao
Lee Wan-ChungLee Wan-ChungHan Chen
Leung LungLeung LungSun Tien-Chun
Pak Man-BiuPak Man-BiuHo Chen
Yeung WaiYeung WaiPrince's Fighter
Eddy Ko HungEddy Ko HungPrince's Fighter
Ng Ming-ChoiNg Ming-ChoiSoldier
Chin ChunChin ChunMartial Arts Contestant
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boMartial Arts Contestant
Cheung Sek-AauCheung Sek-AauMartial Arts Contestant
Chui Hing-ChunChui Hing-ChunPrince's Fighter
Lam Ching-yingLam Ching-yingPrince's Fighter
Goo Chim-HungGoo Chim-HungMartial Arts Contestant
Jackie ChanJackie ChanPrince's Fighter in the Forest
Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-ChowMartial Arts Contestant

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