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A deaf-mute swordswoman turns the tables on her would-be hunters in this Hong Kong action showcase.

DEAF AND MUTE HEROINE

1971 · 1h 32m · NR · Action · IMDB TMDB

A bounty hunter who makes her living hunting outlaws finds herself the one being hunted when a psychopathic princess wants her dead.

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What is Deaf and Mute Heroine about?

Deaf and Mute Heroine is a 1971 Hong Kong action film directed by Wu Ma about a deaf-mute swordswoman who steals pearls and bloodily fends off those determined to reclaim them.

Programmer's Pick

Helen Ma slices through the competition—literally and figuratively—as a heroine who lets her sword do the talking. Wu Ma’s direction and a parade of determined adversaries make this a kinetic standout in the early '70s wuxia boom.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Deaf and Mute Heroine reinvents the swordplay genre by centering on a protagonist who cannot hear or speak but has no trouble making herself understood with a blade. Helen Ma stars as the formidable swordswoman who seizes a stash of pearls, making herself the target of relentless pursuers—each dispatched with bloody efficiency. The film blends the stylized action of Chang Cheh’s school with its own twist: a female antihero who is as resourceful as she is ruthless. With a psychopathic princess gunning for her and a gallery of would-be avengers, this film is a distinctly Hong Kong take on martial prowess and survival, all delivered at a brisk 92-minute pace.

Details & Specs

Director
Wu Ma
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Mandarin
Genres
Action
Also Known As
Die Lady aus Granit, Original title: Long ya jian

Cast & Crew

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Director: Wu Ma
Helen Ma Hoi-Lun Helen Ma Hoi-Lun The Heroine Tang Ching Tang Ching Cloth Dryer SH Shirley Huang Mistress Liu Wu Ma Wu Ma Lee Ying Lee Ying Cheung Chok-Chow Cheung Chok-Chow Corey Yuen Corey Yuen Wei Ping-Ao Wei Ping-Ao Chin Chun Chin Chun

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Why Cult

Female Swordswoman Lead

Helen Ma’s deaf-mute heroine brings a rare and compelling twist to the traditionally male-dominated swordplay genre.

Chang Cheh-Influenced Action

Expect stylized, blood-spattered battles with a nod to the celebrated action choreography of Chang Cheh’s films.

Intriguing Antagonists

A psychopathic princess and a series of relentless pursuers ensure the heroine never gets a dull moment—or a safe one.

Pearls as MacGuffin

A cache of coveted pearls sets the plot—and swords—spinning as everyone tries to claim the prize.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Deaf and Mute Heroine released? +

Deaf and Mute Heroine was released in 1971.

Who directed Deaf and Mute Heroine? +

Wu Ma directed Deaf and Mute Heroine.

How long is Deaf and Mute Heroine? +

Deaf and Mute Heroine has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Deaf and Mute Heroine? +

Deaf and Mute Heroine is an action film.

Where can I watch Deaf and Mute Heroine? +

You can watch Deaf and Mute Heroine on SassyFlix.

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