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Clans of Intrigue
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Clans of Intrigue

1977-03-05 · 95 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Drama · Mystery

Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.

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Directors
Chor Yuen
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ti LungTi Lung楚留香
Elliot Ngok WahElliot Ngok Wah无花和尚
Li ChingLi Ching黑珍珠
Nora MiaoNora Miao宫南燕
Betty Pei TiBetty Pei Ti阴姬公主
Ling YunLing Yun中原一点红
Tin ChingTin Ching南宫灵
Nancy Yen Nan-SeeNancy Yen Nan-SeeChiu Ling Su
Chen Szu-ChiaChen Szu-ChiaSu Yung Yung
Lau Wai-LingLau Wai-LingLi Hong Xiu
Chong LeeChong LeeSong Tian Erh
Ku FengKu FengLeng Chiu Yun
Ku Wen-ChungKu Wen-ChungAbbot Tien Feng
Ching MiaoChing MiaoSun Xue Pu
Norman Tsui Siu-keungNorman Tsui Siu-keungSung Kang
Keung HonKeung HonStar Gang member
Eddie Koo Koon ChungEddie Koo Koon ChungIron Palm Gutsy
Chan ShenChan ShenBoss of Inn Gutsy
Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha PingSu Xian Xian
Yang Chi-ChingYang Chi-ChingDesert King Zha Mu He

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