The Emperor and His Brother
Watch TrailerA swordsman sworn to protect a sacred text. A general tasked with destroying it. Their paths cross in a Qing dynasty teahouse, where steel sings and loyalties shatter. This 1981 action-drama weaves a tapestry of brotherhood and betrayal, where every duel is a clash of ideals. Honor is a blade with two edges, and the greatest enemy may wear a familiar face.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 書劍恩仇錄 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | Chor Yuen |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (14 votes) |
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The director constructs a dense world where every sword swing and glance carries weight. The atmosphere thrives on duality: opulent palaces against dusty roads, vows of brotherhood against the pull of betrayal.
It suits viewers who appreciate a deliberate, patient narrative within the action genre. One is drawn into a tale where personal destiny intertwines with that of an empire, leaving with the satisfaction of a concluded epic. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Chor Yuen
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With a pot of tea on a rainy afternoon, recalling classic wuxia tales.
🎭 Cast
Ti Lung
Chen Chia Lo
Jason Pai Piao
Emperor Chien Lung
Lo Lieh
Chang Chao Chung
Ku Feng
Chief Chou Chung Ying
Candy Man
Chou Qi
Teng Wei-Hao
No. 4, Wen Tai Lai
JoJo Chan Kei-Kei
No. 11, Lo Ping
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
No. 14, Yu Yu Tong
Sun Chien
No. 7, Hu Tin Wang
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
No. 8, Yang Seng Hip
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