The Blade
1995, Cantonese. Directed by Tsui Hark.
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tsui HarkDirector
- Vincent Zhao WenzhuoDing On
- Xiong XinxinFei Lung
- Sonny SongSiu Ling
- Austin Wai Tin-chiSiu Ling's Father
- Moses Chan HoIron Head
- Chung Bik-HaBlack Head
- Michael Tse Tin-wahSkull
- Jason Chu Wing-tongFei Tien
- Dickens Chan Wing-ChungMonk
- Valerie ChowProstitute
- Collin ChouLai Bat-Fui
- Suet NeiOld Siu Ling
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1995
- Original title
- 刀
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Tsui Hark, So Man-Sing, Koan Hui
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The Blade: quick answers
Is The Blade worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blade?
The Blade runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Blade have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Blade yet.
Which OTT platform is The Blade on?
The Blade isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1995. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blade?
If you liked The Blade, try The Legend of the Swordsman, Swordsman, Sakra.
Who directed The Blade?
The Blade (1995) was directed by Tsui Hark and stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Xiong Xinxin, Sonny Song.