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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
IMDb 7.9/10ChineseDir. Ang Lee
The lines
“A sword by itself rules nothing.”
About the film
Directed by Ang Lee, this wuxia epic follows warriors chasing a stolen sword and forbidden love.
Why these lines last: each one carries the film's central tension in a sentence — you can hear the scene without seeing it. That is what makes a quote travel beyond the people who watched the movie.
Frequently asked
What is the most famous quote from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
One of its best-known lines is "A sword by itself rules nothing.".
Who directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was directed by Ang Lee. Directed by Ang Lee, this wuxia epic follows warriors chasing a stolen sword and forbidden love.
What is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon rated on IMDb?
It was rated 7.9/10 on IMDb when this page was compiled. Ratings move over time; check IMDb for the current figure.
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