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Sword Master is a 2016 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Derek Yee. It is a remake of Death Duel, the 1977 Shaw Brothers film, and is based on Gu Long's swordplay fiction. The story follows a skilled swordsman who attempts to leave the violent world of martial-arts rivalry but is drawn back by an opponent seeking a decisive confrontation. The film combines stylized sword combat, wandering heroes, personal redemption, and the codes of jianghu society.
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What earlier film was Sword Master a remake of?
Sword Master is a 2016 Hong Kong wuxia film and a remake of Death Duel, the 1977 Shaw Brothers film. It is directed by Derek Yee and draws on Gu Long's swordplay fiction.
What is Sword Master about?
The story follows a highly skilled swordsman who tries to leave the violent world of martial-arts rivalry. His attempt at withdrawal is challenged by old enemies and the return of dangerous competition.
Who directed Sword Master?
Derek Yee directed the 2016 film. The movie updates the earlier Shaw Brothers wuxia tradition with modern digital production and 3D presentation.
Is Sword Master based on a novel or comic?
The film is based on the swordplay fiction of Gu Long, a major Hong Kong wuxia writer. It is therefore connected to Gu Long's martial-arts literary world as well as to the earlier film Death Duel.
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