Two Assassins Of Darkness • 快刀亂麻斬 • Kuai Dao Luan Ma Zhan (1977)

Two Assassins Of Darkness (1977), also released as Two Assassins of the Darkness and Kung Fu Killers, is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Ting Chung. Also known by its original title Kuai Dao Luan Ma Zhan (快刀亂麻斬 / 快刀乱麻斩), the film stars Wong Tao, Chang Yi, Lung Chung Erh, Tung Wei, and Sun Yueh. The story follows two assassins whose missions become tangled after they arrive in the same town, leading to mistaken identities, hidden motives, and a series of violent confrontations.

STORY OVERVIEW

Two professional killers arrive in a small town, each unaware that another assassin has been sent there because of a mix-up involving their intended targets. Their separate assignments soon collide, turning a pair of carefully planned killings into a dangerous struggle between rival killers.

One of the assassins becomes involved with a young woman whose brother is in trouble. As he begins investigating the circumstances surrounding the assignment, questions arise about who is really behind the killings and why the two assassins have been brought into conflict.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Two Assassins Of Darkness features the fast hand-to-hand combat, thrown weapons, and hard-edged fighting associated with independent Hong Kong martial arts films of the 1970s. Chang Yi and Wong Tao lead the principal cast, with the film building its action around assassins, pursuit, deception, and revenge.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors seek out Two Assassins Of Darkness for its unusual assassin storyline and vintage kung fu action. The combination of Wong Tao, Chang Yi, and Lung Chung Erh, along with the film's independent 1970s style, makes it an interesting title for fans of obscure Hong Kong martial arts cinema.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1977, Two Assassins Of Darkness belongs to the large wave of independent martial arts productions made during Hong Kong's kung fu boom. Directed by Ting Chung and written by Wei Hsin, the film is also known under several English and Chinese titles, reflecting the different names used for its international circulation.

• Verified A.K.A.s:
  • Two Assassins Of Darkness – English release title
  • Two Assassins of the Darkness – Alternate English title
  • Kung Fu Killers – Alternate English title
  • Kuai Dao Luan Ma Zhan – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Fai Do Luen Lut Cham – Cantonese romanization
  • 快刀亂麻斬 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 快刀乱麻斩 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Ting Chung
• Writer: Wei Hsin
• Starring: Wong Tao, Chang Yi, Lung Chung Erh, Tung Wei, Sun Yueh
• Format: DVD
• Language: English Dubbed
• Region: All
• Running Time: 86 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1977

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