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Seven Swords

Seven Swords

Action · Drama · 2005

In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.

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Seven Swords

“Seven heroes one adventures.”

2005 Action · Drama 2h 32m

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6.2 / 10

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In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.

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Directed by

Tsui Hark

Written by

Tsui Hark · Chun Tin-Nam · Cheung Chi-Sing

Leon Lai Ming

Leon Lai Ming

Yang Yuncong

Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei

Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei

Wu Yuanying

Lu Yi

Lu Yi

Han Zhibang

Lau Kar-leung

Lau Kar-leung

Fu Qingzhu

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

Chu Zhaonan

Sun Honglei

Sun Honglei

General Fire-Wind

Kim So-yeon

Kim So-yeon

Green Pearl

Court is in session

Put Seven Swords on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.