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Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion

1977·Movie
1h 34min
IMDb5.9

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A swordswoman seeks the brother of her late teacher in order to learn who killed her parents when she was a baby

Tyrone Shu directs Lung Chun, Wang Tao, and Angela Mao in the historically set martial arts film Moonlight Sword & Jade Lion. During the Sung Dynasty, Mao plays a martial arts expert who finds herself involved in a variety of political intrigues. "Feisty ace martial artist Chu Siew Yen promises her teacher that she will find his missing brother. During her search Chu also tries to discover the identity of the person who killed her parents. Of course, accomplishing said tasks proves easier said than done as Chu faces opposition from many people she encounters on the way to uncovering the truth." Written by Woodyanders
Martial ArtsWuxiaPolitical IntrigueSung DynastyRevengeAction-PackedSwordplayHistorical SettingHong Kong Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Karl Liao, Wong Hung
Written by:
Ren Chung
Produced by:
Leow Swee-Kim, Cheung Gau-Yam, Bau Rong
Composed by:
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, Kao Fu-Kou

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion legally?

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Is Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion?

1 h 34 min

Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion?

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