Lady Hermit (1971) Also Known As: The Lady Hermit · Zhong Kui Niang Zi · 鍾馗娘子 stars Cheng Pei-pei, Shih Szu and Lo Lieh in a Shaw Brothers swordplay film directed by Ho Meng Hua. A young swordswoman searches for a legendary fighter who has disappeared after a battle with a dangerous enemy.
The Story
Young Cui Ping hopes to train under the famous Lady Hermit, a swordswoman who vanished after being wounded in a confrontation with the Black Demon. Her search brings her to a village troubled by unexplained violence.
There she meets Leng Yu-Shuang, a quiet woman whose past is tied to the conflict. As the Black Demon's plans unfold, Cui Ping discovers that the master she seeks may be closer than she realizes, and the women must face a common enemy.
The Martial Arts
Lady Hermit emphasizes Shaw Brothers wuxia swordplay, quick duels and stylized martial arts combat. Cheng Pei-pei brings authority to the experienced swordswoman, while Shih Szu plays the determined younger fighter learning what courage and skill require.
Why Collectors Pick It
Collectors searching for a Lady Hermit DVD, Cheng Pei-pei movies or Shaw Brothers wuxia films will find a female-led swordplay story with mystery, revenge and a strong cast. Its pairing of Cheng Pei-pei and Shih Szu is especially appealing to fans of classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema.
Historical Significance
Released in 1971, Lady Hermit belongs to Shaw Brothers' influential period of swordplay filmmaking. Director Ho Meng Hua places two women at the center of a wuxia story built around mentorship, concealed identity and revenge, giving the film a distinct place among the studio's early-1970s martial arts productions.
International & Alternate Titles
Other titles associated with this film:
International English title: Lady Hermit
Alternate English title: The Lady Hermit
Mandarin romanization: Zhong Kui Niang Zi
Original Traditional Chinese title: 鍾馗娘子
Simplified Chinese title: 钟馗娘子
French title: Les Griffes de Jade
Brazilian Portuguese title: A Ermitã do Kung Fu
Korean title: 종규낭자
Film & DVD Details
Director: Ho Meng Hua
Producer: Runme Shaw
Screenplay: Yip Yat-Fong
Action Direction: Leung Siu-Chung
Music: Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Fu-Ling
Cinematography: Lam Kwok-Cheung
Editor: Chiang Hsing-Lung
Studio: Shaw Brothers
Starring: Cheng Pei-pei, Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, Wang Hsieh, Fang Mian, Chao Hsiung, Chuan Yuan
Country: Hong Kong
Genre: Wuxia, Martial Arts, Action, Drama, Romance
Martial Arts Focus: Traditional Chinese Swordsmanship, Wuxia Combat, Hand-to-Hand Fighting
Original Language: Mandarin
Release Year: 1971
DVD Specifications
Format: DVD
Running Time: Approximately 105 Minutes
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