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Seven Swords
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Seven Swords

2005-07-25 · 152 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Drama

In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.

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Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
SCS Entertainment, Film Workshop, Mandarin Films, Beijing Ciwen Digital Oriental Film & TV Production Co., City Glory Pictures Ltd., Film Victoria, Fortissimo Films
Countries
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Netherlands, South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,473,290

Top Cast

Leon Lai MingLeon Lai MingYang Yuncong
Charlie Yeung Choi-neiCharlie Yeung Choi-neiWu Yuanying
Lu YiLu YiHan Zhibang
Lau Kar-leungLau Kar-leungFu Qingzhu
Donnie YenDonnie YenChu Zhaonan
Sun HongleiGeneral Fire-Wind
Kim So-yeonKim So-yeonGreen Pearl
Michael WongMichael WongPrince Dokado
Chi Kuan-ChunChi Kuan-ChunQiu Luo Dong
Jason Pai PiaoJason Pai PiaoLiu Jin Yi
Duncan ChowDuncan ChowMu Lang
Tai Li-WuTai Li-WuXin Longzi
Zhang JingchuZhang JingchuLiu Yufang
Ma JingwuMa JingwuMaster Shadow Glow
Li HaitaoLi HaitaoSi Yi Lang
Liu MingzheLiu MingzheJiao Ci
Lin Hai-BinSan Gen
Guo Feng-QiangHei Jiu
Tengfei TangShi Shou
Gu KunBang Muzi

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