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Release Date:
January 7, 1965
Original Title:
武林聖火令(上集)
Alternate Titles:
The Sacred Commandment Pt. I
Genres:
Action | Fantasy
Production Companies:
Hong Kong Star Film Co.
Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
A loving couple are killed after drawing a map of the coveted Moslem Sacred Fire Decrees with their blood under coercion. The map is split into eight parts, placed separately in the custody of the eight leading martial sects. The children of the couple are adopted by Elderly Spirit from Hades and Nun Silence of Emei respectively. Growing up, the son Wan Tin-sau inherits from Hades all the skills he will need to know to take on the nun and her protegee in a duel 18 years later...
Director:
Siu Sang
Executive Producer:
Lai-wan Yu
Martial Arts Choreographer:
Gwan Jing-Leung
Original Story:
Chin Fung
Producer:
Siu Sang
Writer:
Siu Sang
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