The best of the best Taiwanese Swordplay 60's thru 70's please.

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

Watching the Taiwanese film; 'Duel With the Devil'.. It struck me thus:

The Taiwanese had a 'Golden Era' of kung fu movies in the 60's and 70's.

Please share some of your favorites of this era.

I say this: "the Taiwanese films of this era profoundly captured the essence of of the kung fu movie bug that affected us all on this forum".

These so called Sword-Play movies had an undeniable magic surrounding them upon my first exposure.

The cream of the crop please>

GD Y-Y

[odioustrident]

My favorite mid 70's films are Invincible Swordswoman and Chivalry, Gunman and the Killer.

[Yang Wu Liang]

The best of the best are from the 80's in my opinion, but here's some of my favourites (although I probably forgot some)

60's / early 70's

Swordsman of all Swordsmen (1968)

King of kings (1969)

Darkest Sword (1970)

Mad Killer (1971)

The Ghost’s Sword (1971)

Magnificent Chivalry (1971)

The Sword (Wang YU) (1971)

Ghost Hill (1971)

Extreme Enemy (1971)

Five Devil Ghost (1971)

Mid / late 70's

Imperial Sword (1977)

Clutch of Power (1977)

Pai Yu-Ching (1977)

The Gloomy Tower (1977)

The Master and the Kid (1978)

The Souls of the Sword (1978)

Middle Kingdom's Mark of Blood (1979)

Love and Sword (1979)

Flying Sword Lee (1979)

The Lawman (1979)

80's

Veiling of Hidden Sword (1980)

Fight For Glory (1980)

Chivalry Deadly Feud (1981)

Flute Player of Wrath (1981)

Miraculous Flower (1981)

Three Famous Constables (1983)

Sword with the Windbell (1983)

Jade Dagger Ninja (1982)

Be Careful Sweetheart (1984)

Sword of Justice

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

The best of the best are from the 80's in my opinion, but here's some of my favourites (although I probably forgot some)

60's / early 70's

Swordsman of all Swordsmen (1968)

King of kings (1969)

Darkest Sword (1970)

Mad Killer (1971)

The Ghost’s Sword (1971)

Magnificent Chivalry (1971)

The Sword (Wang YU) (1971)

Ghost Hill (1971)

Extreme Enemy (1971)

Five Devil Ghost (1971)

Mid / late 70's

Imperial Sword (1977)

Clutch of Power (1977)

Pai Yu-Ching (1977)

The Gloomy Tower (1977)

The Master and the Kid (1978)

The Souls of the Sword (1978)

Middle Kingdom's Mark of Blood (1979)

Love and Sword (1979)

Flying Sword Lee (1979)

The Lawman (1979)

80's

Veiling of Hidden Sword (1980)

Fight For Glory (1980)

Chivalry Deadly Feud (1981)

Flute Player of Wrath (1981)

Miraculous Flower (1981)

Three Famous Constables (1983)

Sword with the Windbell (1983)

Jade Dagger Ninja (1982)

Be Careful Sweetheart (1984)

Sword of Justice

Thanks Yang Wu Liang. Found several of these on You Tube.

GD Y-Y

[thankyouforfu]

Watching the Taiwanese film; 'Duel With the Devil'

My favorite mid 70's films are Invincible Swordswoman and Chivalry, Gunman and the Killer.

The best of the best are from the 80's in my opinion, but here's some of my favourites (although I probably forgot some)

60's / early 70's

Swordsman of all Swordsmen (1968)

King of kings (1969)

Darkest Sword (1970)

Mad Killer (1971)

The Ghost’s Sword (1971)

Magnificent Chivalry (1971)

The Sword (Wang YU) (1971)

Ghost Hill (1971)

Extreme Enemy (1971)

Five Devil Ghost (1971)

Mid / late 70's

Imperial Sword (1977)

Clutch of Power (1977)

Pai Yu-Ching (1977)

The Gloomy Tower (1977)

The Master and the Kid (1978)

The Souls of the Sword (1978)

Middle Kingdom's Mark of Blood (1979)

Love and Sword (1979)

Flying Sword Lee (1979)

The Lawman (1979)

80's

Veiling of Hidden Sword (1980)

Fight For Glory (1980)

Chivalry Deadly Feud (1981)

Flute Player of Wrath (1981)

Miraculous Flower (1981)

Three Famous Constables (1983)

Sword with the Windbell (1983)

Jade Dagger Ninja (1982)

Be Careful Sweetheart (1984)

Sword of Justice

Man, some great swordplay films in these comments.

I'll have to check out as many of these as I can.

I've already got King of Kings and Elimination Pursuit on the way.

Any other recommendations?

[Morgoth Bauglir]

No mention of Swordsman with an Umbrella with Mr. Gau?

Secret of the Water Technique is a weird one. It's not that good but it's worth a watch.

[NoKUNGFUforYU]

Polly Kuan did Rider of Revenge, Bravest Revenge and A Girl Fighter, all worth checking out! I will put in some more. There is a rare one, Ill Wind, floating around there worth catching. It's a small film, but it is a good western style, Hang 'em High type of tale.

[Killer Meteor]

Polly Kuan did Rider of Revenge, Bravest Revenge and A Girl Fighter, all worth checking out! I will put in some more. There is a rare one, Ill Wind, floating around there worth catching. It's a small film, but it is a good western style, Hang 'em High type of tale.

Does Ill Wind feature the Hang 'em High score by any chance? It'd be most appropriate!

[NoKUNGFUforYU]

My mini review from Fuflix-

ll Wind 1970 James Nam

Just a really good, low budget wu xia, with tons of atmosphere. I was just really impressed with the acting and the story, on a very low budget without a lot of big stars. The dialogue is sparse and relies on the actors expressions to convey a lot of what is going on. They are up to the task. If you're looking for great fights, the choreography is nothing special, but the fights are involving as the characters are likable, so you root for them. Very few jumps or flying in the movie. The color on the copy I saw was very good in most parts, but there are a few washed out scenes.The story is probably cribbed from an old western, probably Italian, but who knows? The music is mostly Ennio Morricone, but well used.Shaws films are usually more polished, but I just really liked this one for what it is. Interestingly, like Black Tavern, most of the good guys are played by actors well known for playing heavies. Check it out!

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[Yang Wu Liang]

Man, some great swordplay films in these comments.

I'll have to check out as many of these as I can.

I've already got King of Kings and Elimination Pursuit on the way.

Any other recommendations?

Big Land Flying Eagle

Butterfly Murders

Deaf Mute Heroine

Flame and Ice Hand

Flower The Killer

Jade Fox

Lost Swordship

Majesty Cat

Matching Escort

Moonlight Murderer

My Blade My Life

All worth checking out mate.

See if you can find a decent copy of Veiling of Hidden Sword though, it's got the best weapon choreography of any of these films IMO.

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

My mini review from Fuflix-

ll Wind 1970 James Nam

Just a really good, low budget wu xia, with tons of atmosphere. I was just really impressed with the acting and the story, on a very low budget without a lot of big stars. The dialogue is sparse and relies on the actors expressions to convey a lot of what is going on. They are up to the task. If you're looking for great fights, the choreography is nothing special, but the fights are involving as the characters are likable, so you root for them. Very few jumps or flying in the movie. The color on the copy I saw was very good in most parts, but there are a few washed out scenes.The story is probably cribbed from an old western, probably Italian, but who knows? The music is mostly Ennio Morricone, but well used.Shaws films are usually more polished, but I just really liked this one for what it is. Interestingly, like Black Tavern, most of the good guys are played by actors well known for playing heavies. Check it out!

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I too enjoyed Ill Wind.

I had the same copy as you.

GD Y-Y