The Third Master is considered to be the greatest sword master of the day. His displays of skill and strength bring armies of challengers to his door, seeking the title for themselves. Not to be defeated, the Third Master fights evil, saves damsels in distress, and duels rival swordsmen to the death.
Direction
Chor Yuen turns every duel into operatic tragedy.
Cinematography
Misty lakes and bamboo forests that bleed emotion.
Writing
Gu Long's source novel elevated by existential dread.
Director
Chor Yuen
Derek Yee
3rd Master Chi
Candice Yu On-On
Hsiao Li
Ku Feng
Miao Tzu
Ouyang Sha-Fei
Hsiao Li's Mother
Chen Ping
Mu-Yung Chiu-Ti
David Chiang Da-Wei
Mu-Yung Chien-Lung
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Mu-Yung Family's Swordsman
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
One of the Yu Mien Brothers
Ai Fei
One of the Yu Mien Brothers
Gam Lau
Mrs Han
Fan Mei-Sheng
Mute
Teresa Ha Ping
Mute's Wife
Yang Chi-Ching
Chief Yang
Lam Fai-Wong
Yang Wu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Derek Yee was primarily a director, making this rare leading role a fascinating anomaly in his career.
The film subverts the 'invincible swordsman' trope popularized by One-Armed Swordsman, creating the 'reluctant master' archetype that influenced House of Flying Daggers. Chor Yuen's obsession with fog machines became legendary.
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