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The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

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1981 · 104 min Action Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Raised to be a righteous martial artist, Yuan kicks off the story proper by finding a cave containing a skeleton, a treasure map, and a manual teaching him the Golden Snake style. Obeying a request hidden in the manual to give a portion of the treasure to the Golden Snake's old girlfriend, Yuan begins to seek the woman out - on the way solving the riddle of the Golden Snake, and how he came to his end.

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Original Title 碧血劍
Year 1981
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Drama
Director Chang Cheh
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs a classic wuxia narrative, relying on motifs of inherited legacy and duty to the deceased. The direction uses dynamic fights and puzzles to drive the plot, exploring honor through the lens of martial arts.

Those who tire of simplistic action will find a story where the hero's moral compass is tested at every turn. What lingers after viewing is the satisfaction of a journey through a warrior's code. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chang Cheh

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Watch in the evening to fully immerse in the atmosphere of puzzles and alternating duels.

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