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Description
Adapted from renowned writer Liang Yu-Shen's timeless classic, Seven Swords
tells the story of seven unlikely heroes gathered together to save a village
from the massacre of a general that is seeking a fortune through killing...
In the early 1600, the long ruling Ming Dynasty has been overthrown and the
Manchurian invaders from the north have taken over the sovereignty, beginning
what is known as the Ching Dynasty. In their highly oppressive reign, in order
to prevent rebels developing revolutionary plots, the newly set-up government
immediately imposes a ruthless emergency martial law, ordering all martial art
practitioners to turn in their weapons to district officials or face summary
execution.
Wind Fire (Sun Hong-Lei), a military official from the previous dynasty, sees
this as an opportunity to make a fortune for himself by helping to ruthlessly
execute the new law. After eliminating all opposition, Wind Fire's final goal is
to attack the village of Bowei Fortress...
Fu Qingzhu (Lau Kar-Leung), a retired executioner from the previous dynasty,
feels duty-bound to save Bowei Fortress. Bringing together Wu Yuan-Yin (Charlie
Yeung) and Han Zhi-Ban (Lu Yi) to Mount Heaven to seek help from Master
Shadow-Glow (Ma Jing-Wu), a hermit who leads a group of disciples of great
swordsmanship. Agreeing to help, he orders four of his best disciples to go.
Together with Chu Zhao-Nan (Donnie Yen), Yang Yun-Chong (Leon Lai), Mulong, and
Xin Longzi the fellowship of seven swords is formed.
However, on the journey to Bowei Fortress they find their provisions poisoned
and trails of escape are marked with signs leading the enemy to them. They soon
realize that there is an undercover spy among them who must be identified before
Wind Fire's army reaches them...
Produced, directed, and written by Tsui Hark, Seven Swords is an action-packed
wuxia epic about love, betrayal, and heroism. Starring Asia's hottest stars,
including award winning Hong Kong actor and singer Leon Lai, versatile actress
Charlie Yeung, international action star Donnie Yen, award-winning China actors
Sun Hong-Lei and Lu Yi plus Korean actress Kim So-yeon.
With state of the art costume and set designs by Eddie Wong (Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon), and action direction by acclaimed martial arts choreographer,
Lau Kar-Leung (Drunken Master 2), this is one full-blooded martial arts
masterpiece you simply can't afford to miss!
Special Features
Shooting Diaries Interview With Tsui Hark, Making Of
Technical Details
Region 2
Year 2005
Screen Widescreen 16:9 Anamorphic
Languages Mandarin - Dolby Digital (5.1) ; DTS
Subtitles English
Duration 2 hours and 27 minutes (approx)
Genre: Martial Arts Films
Certificate: 15 Suitable for Persons Aged 15 or Over
Directed by: Tsui Hark
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