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The Butcher's Blade

2026 1 h 30 min Action 手遮天

A low-ranking constable framed for theft must choose between clearing his name and upholding a corrupt law.

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About the film

What it’s about

Local constable Xue Buyi is framed for stealing relief funds. To survive, he must decide whether to fight the corruption around him or stay loyal to the law he swore to uphold.

What hooks you

Director Liu Wenpu stages a film. The story draws on historical fiction and costume drama conventions.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys period action with a moral dilemma at its core. It will appeal to those who like stories of an underdog facing a corrupt system.

Technical details
Country
China
Year
2026
Genre
Action
Running time
1h 30min
World premiere
Jan 8, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 226 votes
6.4 /10
IMDb
6.267
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Creative team

All 9
Director Liu Wenpu
Starring
  1. 01 Liu Fengchao Xue Buyi
  2. 02 Chunyu Shanshan Huang Shining
  3. 03 Yuan Fufu Li Zhen
  4. 04 Liu Enshang Wei Dengkui
  5. 05 Gao Weiman Yin Erniang
  6. 06 Liu Ben Zhang Wenshan
  7. 07 Li Yunhe Seven-Faced Fox
  8. 08 Gao Yi Yang Shouxin

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