The Oath of Death (1971)
Three Sung loyalists decide to become blood brothers to fight the tyranny of the Tartar invaders. They build a stronghold and christen it 'The Flying Dragon Fortress' up in the hills. Gathering together a devoted army of followers, the three brothers wage war against the Tartar defense. Desiring to oust the oppressors altogether, Ma Ching plans to coerce an ally, Hong Zhang Chung to release the kidnapped Tartar princess in what initially seems a strategic and civil effort to gain points with the court. Not long after, it soon becomes apparent Ma desires both a great position and power and is willing to sacrifice anything and anyone to get it.
Director:
Pao Hsueh-Li
Writer:
Shu Mei Chin
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Lo Lieh as Jin Liang |
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Tien Feng as Ma Qing Ting |
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Wai Wang as Xiang Du Bu |
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Ling Ling as Shum Yi Xia |
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Chang Pei-Shan as Hao Da Hu |
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Yang Ai-Hua as Hao Yu Gu |
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Bolo Yeung as Tartar officer Shek |
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Kim Ki-joo as Tartar officer Xiao |
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Lee Siu-Chung as Tartar Prince Shaluweimu |
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Wang Ping as Tartar Princess Shabeilan |
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Lu Wei as Tartar Prince's emissary |
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Law Hon as Tartar gate guard |
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Chiang Nan as Hsai Chu Ku |
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Lee Wan-Chung as Master Hung Ching Fu |
| Directing | Pao Hsueh-Li | Director |
| Art | Chan King-Sam | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Li Chi | Costume Design |
| Camera | Yuen Teng-Bong | Director of Photography |
| Production | Run Run Shaw | Producer |
| Sound | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Kwok Ting-Hung | Editor |
| Writing | Shu Mei Chin | Screenplay |