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Killer Clans AKA Meteor, Butterfly and Sword • 流星蝴蝶劍 (1976)
Killer Clans AKA Meteor, Butterfly and Sword • 流星蝴蝶劍 (1976)
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Killer Clans (1976) Also Known As: Meteor, Butterfly and Sword · Liu Xing Hu Die Jian · 流星蝴蝶劍 is a Shaw Brothers wuxia film directed by Chor Yuen and adapted from a novel by Gu Long. Starring Chung Wa, Chan Ping and Ku Feng, this swordplay mystery follows assassins, rival factions and a plot against a powerful martial arts leader.
The Story
Sun Yubo is a respected leader with dangerous enemies. When an assassination plot takes shape, professional killers and rival clans become involved in a struggle where almost nobody can be trusted.
Each new alliance raises questions about who is behind the attacks. As the conspirators move closer to their target, the fighters must decide whether loyalty, revenge or survival matters most.
The Martial Arts
Killer Clans favors wuxia swordplay, sudden ambushes and carefully staged confrontations over extended unarmed kung fu training scenes. Chor Yuen uses Shaw Brothers sets, hidden passages and changing loyalties to make the action part of the mystery.
Why Collectors Pick It
For collectors of Shaw Brothers wuxia DVDs and Chor Yuen Gu Long movies, Killer Clans offers a twist-filled story alongside traditional sword fights. Its elaborate sets and ensemble cast make it a notable entry in the studio's 1970s swordplay catalog.
Historical Significance
Released in 1976, Killer Clans helped establish Chor Yuen's run of Shaw Brothers adaptations of Gu Long stories. These films brought elaborate mysteries, secretive martial arts societies and shifting alliances to the studio's wuxia productions.
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