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Smiling Swordsman

1968-07-10 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Action · Adventure · Comedy

Smiling Swordsman is a Hong Kong Martial Arts Comedy starring Sammo Hung

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Directors
Chiang Nan
Production companies
Cathay Organisation (HK) (1965) Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melinda Chen
Tin ChingTin ChingLok Lui
Steve Chan HoSteve Chan Ho
Tam Yi-Lee
Liu En-JiaLiu En-JiaMaster Liu
Wong SamWong Sam
Chiang NanChiang Nan
Tsang Choh-LamTsang Choh-Lam
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-bo[Extra]
Little UnicornLittle Unicorn[Extra]

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