The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979)

6.1/10 101 min Action Fantasy Comedy

Overview

Leaving behind an inch of sword in the spent corpses of his opponents, Tuan Changqing is known as the Deadly Breaking Sword. After barely surviving a duel, one of his foes is treated by the diabolical Dr. Kuo, who uses his powers of mind control to transform the man into a somnambulistic killer. After Tuan Changqing teams up with Rabelaisian gambler Xiao Dao, the story proceeds as a comical kung fu buddy flick.

Cast

Ti Lung

Tuan Changqing / Deadly Breaking Sword

Alexander Fu Sheng

Xiao Dao, the Little Dagger

Shih Szu

Liu Yinxu

Ku Feng

Dr Guo Tiansheng / Killer Doctor

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Lian San / Throat Piercing Halberd

Lily Li

Luo Jinhua

Shum Lo

Boss Luo

Chan Shen

Officer Fan Fei

Ai Fei

Chen Yinggang

Teresa Ha Ping

Madam Li Xing

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Xiaoqin

Keung Hon

Dr. Guo's Hanger-on

Eddy Ko Hung

Dr. Guo's Hanger-on

Ng Hong-Sang

Dr. Guo's Hanger-on

Yuen Wah

Dr. Guo's Hanger-on

Chow Kin-Ping

Dr. Guo's Hanger-on

Austin Wai Tin-Chi

Sword Spirits Duo (Red) (uncredited)

Yuen Bun

Sword Spirits Duo (Gold) (uncredited)

Cheung Kwok-Wah

Diao Qi

Lam Fai-Wong

Troublemaker at the Casino (uncredited)

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