{"product_id":"the-killer-a-k-a-the-sacred-knives-of-vengeance-1972","title":"The Killer A.K.A. The Sacred Knives of Vengeance • 大殺手 (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Knives of Vengeance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDa Sha Shou\u003c\/strong\u003e (大殺手 \/ 大杀手), and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wandering Knight\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a stylish Hong Kong \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e directed by legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eChu Yuan (Chor Yuen)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChin Han\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWang Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTsung Hua\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Nan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheng Miu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYang Chi-ching\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, this early-1970s martial arts thriller combines crime, gang warfare, knife fighting, and traditional kung fu action. Its distinctive blend of contemporary underworld intrigue and martial arts makes it a notable entry among classic Hong Kong Kung Fu Movies and an interesting early work from one of Shaw Brothers' most respected directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowerful crime boss Hsieh Choun, known throughout the underworld as the Black Dragon, sees his smuggling operation threatened when rival gangster Wang Hsing-tien works with law enforcement to disrupt his criminal empire. Determined to eliminate his enemies, Hsieh hires skilled fighters and deadly assassins to regain control. As rival gangs collide and loyalties begin to shift, a dangerous series of confrontations unfolds across Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e stands apart from many traditional period martial arts films by combining kung fu action with a contemporary crime setting. The film features knife fighting, hand-to-hand combat, martial arts duels, and energetic choreography associated with \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Woo-ping\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Cheung-yan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chu Yuan's direction gives the film a darker atmosphere while retaining the action and fighting techniques expected from a classic Hong Kong \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e for its unusual combination of Shaw Brothers martial arts and organized crime. Instead of another familiar Shaolin or historical revenge story, the film places its fighters inside a world of smugglers, assassins, rival gangs, and shifting alliances. The strong cast, distinctive setting, and early action work make it an especially interesting title for collectors exploring the studio's lesser-known 1970s Kung Fu Movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an interesting period in Hong Kong martial arts cinema as filmmakers increasingly experimented with stories beyond traditional wuxia and period settings. Chu Yuan would later become famous for his celebrated adaptations of Gu Long's martial arts novels, while the film's early action choreography connects it to the development of the Hong Kong stunt and martial arts filmmaking tradition. For collectors, it remains a notable Shaw Brothers \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Knives of Vengeance\u003c\/strong\u003e – U.S. release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDa Sha Shou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDai Sat Sau\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wandering Knight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Working title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大殺手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大杀手\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu Yuan (Chor Yuen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuo Chia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Woo-ping, Yuen Cheung-yan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chin Han, Wang Ping, Tsung Hua, Chiang Nan, Cheng Miu, Yang Chi-ching, Ku Feng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMore Classic Chu Yuan Martial Arts Films\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Killer\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs among the distinctive Hong Kong \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped explore the genre beyond traditional period adventures. 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