Two clans compete for dominance over the martial arts world in this classic of violent swordplay and political intrigue. A complex tale of deception and double crosses. Killer Clans leaves ...
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Title: Killer Clans (1976)
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| Credited cast: | |||
| Fei Ai | |||
| Shen Chan | ... | Roc Society chief's right hand man | |
| Ping Chen | |||
| Kang-Yeh Cheng | |||
| Shao-Lin Chiang | ... | Da-shou party guest | |
| Yuet-Sang Chin | |||
| Li Ching | |||
| Miao Ching | |||
| Yun-Kin Chow | |||
| Norman Chu | ... | (as Shao Chiang Hsu) | |
| Mei Sheng Fan | |||
| Hark-On Fung | |||
| Ping Ha | |||
| Hsia Hsu | |||
| Lun Hua | |||
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Two clans compete for dominance over the martial arts world in this classic of violent swordplay and political intrigue. A complex tale of deception and double crosses. Killer Clans leaves viewers guessing every step of the way. Masterful fight choreography from Yuen Cheung Yan (Yuen Clan member and brother of Yuen Woo Ping) and Tong Gaai fills the screen with bloody sword fighting and imaginative weaponry, delivering both great drama and fantastic martial arts. Written by The Shaw Brothers Classic Collection
This film was adapted from a very dark novel and was "sanitised" - perhaps to make it more family friendly or for those seeking some not- too-intellectually/emotionally-challenging escapism. As such the motives and actions of the characters will not always make sense. Despite the plot-holes, this film was fun to watch. The artificial sets are beautiful to look at and there are clever and creative contraptions in the designs. The leading man and lady lacked "screen presence" in this version. In fact, they were wooden, bland and unconvincing (after taking into account the drastic oversimplification of their characters). The supporting actors did a better job. An entertaining way to pass some time.