The Trail of the Broken Blade
1967, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
Chivalrous swordsman Jun-zhao goes in search of a fugitive named Li Yueh in order to reunite him with his love, Liu Xian. Though the two men meet and become loyal brothers, Li does not reveal his true identity until Jun-zhao's life is endangered by swordsmen from Flying Fish Island who are looking for revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- Chin PingLiu Chen Erh
- Kiu ChongFung Jun Zhao
- Jimmy Wang YuLi Yue / Jiang Qi
- Lisa Chiao ChiaoShi Xiao Mei
- Chen Hung-LiehTu Long
- Cheng LuiXian's Disciple with Pole
- Cliff LokXian's Disciple with Sword
- Wei Ping-AoShi Gan
- Tien FengChief Tu Qian Qiu
- Lee YingRetired Commander Liu Xian
- Pang PangQiu's Big Fighter with Clubs
- Fan Mei-ShengHu Zi
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1967
- Original title
- 斷腸劍
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chang Cheh
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How long is The Trail of the Broken Blade?
The Trail of the Broken Blade runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is The Trail of the Broken Blade on?
The Trail of the Broken Blade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Trail of the Broken Blade?
If you liked The Trail of the Broken Blade, try 14 Blades, Raining in the Mountain, Painted Skin.
Who directed The Trail of the Broken Blade?
The Trail of the Broken Blade (1967) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars Chin Ping, Kiu Chong, Jimmy Wang Yu.