''Clans of Intrigue'' is a 1977 Hong Kong ''

wuxia ( , literally "martial arts and chivalry") is a genre of Chinese literature, Chinese fiction concerning the adventures of martial artists in ancient China. Although is traditionally a form of historical fantasy literature, its popularity ha ...

'' film adapted from ''Fragrance in the Sea of Blood'' of

Gu Long Xiong Yaohua (7 June 1938 – 21 September 1985), better known by his pen name Gu Long, was a Hong Kong-born Taiwanese novelist, screenwriter, film producer and director. A graduate of Cheng Kung Senior High School and Tamkang University, Xio ...

's ''

Chu Liuxiang Chu Liuxiang is the fictional protagonist of the wuxia novel series ''Chu Liuxiang Series'' by Taiwanese writer Gu Long. His given name "Liuxiang" literally means "lingering fragrance". Nicknamed "Daoshuai" ("Bandit Chief") or "Xiangshuai" ...

'' novel series. The film was directed by

Chor Yuen Chor Yuen (), born Cheung Po-kin (; 8 October 1934 – 21 February 2022), was a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter, and actor. Chor is credited with over 120 films as director, over 70 films as a writer and over 40 films as an actor. Early ...

, produced by the

Shaw Brothers Studio Shaw Brothers (HK) Limited () was the largest film production company in Hong Kong, operating from 1925 to 2011. In 1925, three Shaw brothers— Runje, Runme, and Runde—founded Tianyi Film Company (also called "Unique") in Shang ...

, and starred

Ti Lung Tommy Tam Fu-wing (, born 19 August 1946), known professionally by his stage name Ti Lung (), is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist known for his numerous starring roles in a string of Shaw Brothers Studio's films, particularly '' The Duel'', '' ...

as the lead character. It was followed by '' Legend of the Bat'' (1978) and '' Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman'' (1982). There's a 1993 Hong Kong movie of the same genre and title directed by Chan Muk Chuen and starred Mang Fei and Yang Guan Guan..

Plot

Chu Liuxiang is having drinks with his friend, Monk Wuhua. Gong Nanyan of the Holy Water Palace suddenly appears and accuses Chu of having stolen the palace's Heaven's One Holy Water and committed a series of murders. She agrees to give Chu a month's time to clear his name, or else the mistress of the palace will kill him. Chu's curiosity and eagerness to prove his innocence spur him to investigate the case.

Cast

* Elliot Ngok as Monk Wuhua * Lee Ching as Black Pearl *

Nora Miao Nora Miao (, born Chan Wing-man (); 8 February 1952) is a Hong Kong film actress. She is best known for appearing in many kung fu films in the 1970s, opposite Hong Kong action film stars such as Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Background Chan Wing-ma ...

as Gong Nanyan * Betty Pei as Shuimu Yinji * Ling Yun as Zhongyuan Yidianhong *Tin Ching as Nangong Lin *Nancy Yen as Qiu Lingsu *Chan Si-gai as Su Rongrong *Lau Wai-ling as Li Hongxiu *Chong Lee as Song Tian'er *

Ku Feng Chan Sze-man (3 July 1930 – 27 March 2025), better known by his stage name Ku Feng, was a Hong Kong actor. Background Feng studied in Beijing, and appeared in hundreds of films, many of which were produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio S ...

as Leng Qiuhun *Ku Wen-chung as Abbot Tianfeng *Cheng Miu as Sun Xuepu *

Norman Chui Norman Chui Siu-keung (16 October 1950 – 1 September 2024) was a Hong Kong actor. He was best known for portraying heroic protagonists in many martial arts films from the 1970s to 1980s and later portraying villainous roles in the 1990s. Chui ...

as Song Gang *

Yuen Wah Yuen Wah (born Yung Kai-chi; 2 September 1952) is a Hong Kong action film actor, action choreographer, stuntman and martial artist who has appeared in over 160 films and over 20 television series. Early life Born Yung Kai-chi on 2 September 195 ...

as Iga Ninja *Keung Hon *Ku Kuan-chung *Chan Shen * Teresa Ha *Yeung Chi-hing *Shum Lo *Wong Ching-ho *Ng Hong-sang *Liu Wai *Lee Sau-kei *Siu Kam *Ngai Fei *Leung Seung-wan *

Corey Yuen Corey Yuen Kwai (; 15 February 1951 – 2022) was a Hong Kong film director, film producer, action choreographer, and actor. Yuen attended the China Drama Academy and was one of the Seven Little Fortunes. In Hong Kong, he worked on several ...

*Wong Pau-gei *Lee Hang * Yuen Cheung-yan *Chui Fat *Tang Tak-cheung *Hsu Hsia *Wong Chi-keung *San Kuai *Alan Chan *Ting Tung *Ng Yuen-fan *Hung Ling-ling *Lui Hung *Cheung Chok-chow *Mama Hung *Wang Han-chen *Chin Chun *Cheung Sek-au *Cheung Hei *Gam Tin-chue *Tsang Chor-lam *Brandy Yuen *Kong Chuen *Man Man

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* * 1977 films 1977 martial arts films Wuxia films Hong Kong martial arts films Hong Kong action thriller films 1970s action thriller films 1970s mystery films Shaw Brothers Studio films 1970s Mandarin-language films Works based on Chu Liuxiang (novel series) Lesbian-related films Films directed by Chor Yuen Films based on works by Gu Long 1970s Hong Kong films {{1970s-HongKong-film-stub