Die Herrschaft des Schwertes (1976)

Die Herrschaft des Schwertes: Directed by Yuen Chor. With Fei Ai, Shen Chan, Ping Chen, Kang-Yeh Cheng. 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.

“Stimulating those two senses, it seems to have put off some viewers.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe nudity; unsophisticated. The plot; too many loops and lunges, as itu0026#39;s all a deep criminal conspiracy of changing hands with traitors. But the suspense and surprise of betrayal makes the unsavory nudity just another tool to shock the viewer for this film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThen, there are claims that there is not enough action in this film, especially coming from the Shaw Bros. studio. It is actually the action here that is the most sophisticated, as those who are intrigued by the pacing and plotting in the dialogue will find it that much sweeter when the swords are drawn.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd surprisingly, the minimal yet scintillating choreography elevates the final duel to one of the most memorable and impactful scenes I can ever recall, even making some other Shaw Bros. fight scenes seem like the Star Wars Prequels.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you want a film that will keep you on your toes and ruffle some feathers, look no further than KILLER CLANS.”