Seven Swords

Seven Swords

Seven heroes one adventures.

Directed by Tsui Hark

Produced by SCS Entertainment, Film Workshop

2005152 min6.2 / 10

A martial arts action film set during the Manchu conquest of China, following mercenaries navigating betrayal and forbidden swordplay in a repressive dynasty.

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.

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  • Is Seven Swords violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Seven Swords one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.

  • Is Seven Swords scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Seven Swords easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Seven Swords sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Seven Swords end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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