The Crimson Charm (血符門) is a 1971 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Huang Feng and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The picture was released on 16 July 1971 in Mandarin language and distributed by the same studio.
Production
- Director: Huang Feng
- Writer: Huang Feng
- Producer: Runme Shaw (Shaw Brothers)
- Cinematography: Danny Lee
- Editor: Chiang Hsing‑lung
- Music: Wang Fu‑ling
- Production company: Shaw Brothers Studio
Cast
- Ivy Ling Po as Yu Fangfang, a one‑armed swordswoman
- Chang Yi as Han Yu, a noble swordsman
- Shih Szu (Shiu) in a supporting role
Synopsis
The narrative follows Jiang Zichao, the master of a swordsman clan, who travels with his daughter Jiang Shangqing across the jianghu (martial‑arts world). Their actions provoke the antagonistic Crimson Charm Clan. After the Crimson Charm Clan murders the Jiangs, surviving members of the original swordsmen—Han Yu and Yu Fangfang—vow to avenge their fallen comrades and dismantle the criminal gang.
Reception and Legacy
The film is representative of early 1970s Shaw Brothers productions, blending martial‑arts choreography with themes of loyalty, revenge, and honor typical of the wuxia genre. While specific box‑office figures and critical assessments are not extensively documented in readily available sources, The Crimson Charm remains noted among enthusiasts for its portrayal of a female swordswoman protagonist and its place within Huang Feng’s directorial oeuvre.