The Deadly Breaking Sword is a 1979 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Sun Chung and starring Ti Lung and Alexander Fu Sheng.
Plot
Warrior Tuan Changqing (Ti Lung) meets courtesan Liu Yinxi (Shih Szu) in a small town. Liu pleads Tuan to kill underworld master Guo Tiansheng (Ku Feng), known as the "Killer Doctor", in order to avenge the death of her fiancé. Tuan and casino security guard Xiao Dao (Alexander Fu Sheng) breaks into Guo's household and triggering the battle of good against evil.
Cast
Ti Lung as Tuan Changqing, the Deadly Breaking Sword
Alexander Fu Sheng as Xiao Dao
Shih Szu as Liu Yinxu
Ku Feng as Dr. Guo Tiansheng, the Killer Doctor
Michael Chan as Lian San, the Throat Piercing Halberd
Lily Li as Luo Jinhua
Shum Lo as Boss Luo
Chan Shen as Officer Fan Fei
Ngai Fei as Chen Yinggang
Teresa Ha as Madam Li Xing
Kara Hui as Xiaoqin
Keung Hon as Dr. Guo's hanger-on
Eddy Ko as Dr. Guo's hanger-on
Ng Hong-sang as Dr. Guo's hanger-on
Yuen Wah as Dr. Guo's hanger-on
Chow Kin-ping as Dr. Guo's hanger-on
Austin Wai as Sword Spirits Duo (red) Yuen Bun as Sword Spirits Duo (gold) Cheung Kwok-wa as Diao Qi Lam Fai-wong as Troublemaker at the casino Jamie Luk as Troublemaker at the casino Wong Ching-ho as Conman Ting Tung as Prison Guard Tang Wai-ho as Prison guard Cheung Hei as Innkeeper Man Man as Inn waiter Wong Kung-miu as Inn waiter Fong Yue as Prostitute Sai Gwa-pau as Brothel worker Kam Tin-chue as Brothel guest Tony Lee as Gambler Tam Wai-man as Casino bouncer Lam Chi-tai as Prison guard Robert Mak as Prison guard Wong Chi-ming as Prison guard Hung Ling-ling as Prostitute Lui Hung as Prostitute Alan Chan
Theme song
True Colors of a Beautiful Hero (美雄本色) / Beauty Renowned to the World (五湖四海美名揚) Composer: Joseph Koo Lyricist: Sun Yi Singer: Jenny Tseng
Reception
Critical
Ian Jane of DVD Talk gave the film a positive review and writes "The film might seem a little dated considering that it came out in the mid-eighties, past the genre's prime by a bit of a margin, but it stands as a good example of how fun and exciting a well made Shaw Brothers swordplay could be when delivered by a dedicated director and a talented cast."
Box office
The film grossed HK$2,716,494 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 12 to 26 April 1979 in Hong Kong.