Two Great Cavaliers A.K.A. Blade of Fury • 雌雄雙煞 (1978)

Two Great Cavaliers (1978), also released as Blade of Fury and Deadly Duo, is a Taiwanese martial arts film directed by Yang Ching-Chen. The film stars John Liu, Angela Mao Ying, Leung Kar-Yan, Chen Sing, Wen Chiang-Long, and Chin Lung. Combining revenge, Ming loyalists, Manchu assassins, secret identities, and fast-paced kung fu action, the film brings together two of the era's most recognizable martial arts stars in a rarely seen late-1970s classic.

STORY OVERVIEW

When a gang of Manchu killers murders the fiancée of martial artist Ou Yang Chun, he abandons his plans to retire and begins a relentless search for the men responsible. The killers are also hunting for a secret list containing the names of Ming Dynasty rebels, turning a personal vendetta into a much larger struggle between loyalists and their enemies.

As the search for the list intensifies, Ou Yang Chun becomes caught between rival fighters, mysterious swordsmen, and dangerous assassins. Angela Mao's warrior joins the fight as alliances shift and hidden motives are exposed, leading the group toward a series of increasingly dangerous confrontations with the Manchu forces.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Two Great Cavaliers showcases John Liu's extraordinary kicking ability alongside Angela Mao's fast and athletic fighting style. The film delivers frequent hand-to-hand battles, traditional weapons, swordplay, and one-on-one confrontations, with the two stars eventually joining forces against their common enemies.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors value Two Great Cavaliers for the rare pairing of John Liu and Angela Mao, two major martial arts stars of the 1970s. Its Ming-versus-Manchu storyline, revenge plot, mysterious fighters, and steady stream of action make it a worthwhile title for collectors looking beyond the better-known Hong Kong kung fu releases.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1978, Two Great Cavaliers represents the old-school Taiwanese kung fu style popular during the late 1970s. The film brought together John Liu's famous kicking techniques and Angela Mao's martial arts screen presence in a traditional action story filled with rival fighters, political intrigue, and revenge.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Two Great Cavaliers – English release title
  • Blade of Fury – Alternate English title
  • Deadly Duo – Alternate English title
  • 2 Great Cavaliers – Alternate English title
  • Les 2 Cavaliers de Shaolin – French release title
  • Wang Yu – Härter als Granit – German release title
  • Ci Xiong Shuang Sha – Mandarin pinyin
  • 雌雄雙煞 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 雌雄双煞 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Yang Ching-Chen
• Writers: Sung-Po Liu, Yen-Liang Tung
• Producer: Chen Wen-Sen
• Action Directors: Kwan Hung, Leung Kar-Yan
• Production Company: Nine Continents Film Production Co.
• Starring: John Liu, Angela Mao Ying, Leung Kar-Yan, Chen Sing, Wen Chiang-Long, Chin Lung, Chen Hsin-I, Shih Chung-Tien, Kwan Hung
• Music: Fu Liang Chou
• Format: DVD
• Language: Mandarin
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 94 Minutes
• Region: All Regions
• Country: Taiwan / Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1978

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