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63% Critic Match
Seven Swords
“Seven heroes one adventures.”
6.3 / 10• 2005• 2h 32m•R• Chinese
ActionDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Leon Lai Ming
Yang Yuncong
Lead
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Wu Yuanying
Lu Yi
Han Zhibang
Lau Kar-leung
Fu Qingzhu
Donnie Yen
Chu Zhaonan
Sun Honglei
General Fire-Wind
Kim So-yeon
Green Pearl
Michael Wong
Prince Dokado
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tsui Hark's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Seven Swords is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
