夺命金剑 (HK Title) Duet meng gam kim (HK Title) Duo ming jin jian (HK Title) Le Sabre écarlate (French Title) Les Démolisseurs de Hong Kong (French Title)
First time director Sammo Hung shows why he is one of the true marvels of Hong Kong cinema. Chang Yi ("Secret Of Shaolin Poles") and his sister, Hon Seung Kam, live on their farm with their blind mother (Wang Li, "The Mask Of Vengeance", in a truly remarkable role). When Chang Yi is informed that his father's murderer (Wong Tung Shung, "One Armed Swordsman") is in town, he sets off for revenge. His rash act leads to an ever growing spiral of action and re-action as first Chang Yi is arrested for his attack on his father's murderer and then teams up with his arrestor (Shih Jun, "A Touch Of Zen") to fight the evil warlord. Every manner of blade and edged weapon is used in this incredible swordplay saga. The sets and cinematography, along with the truly amazing action, set this film apart. "Fast Sword" is absolutely as good as it gets. (Joy Sales)