The Wandering Swordsman
Originally released in 1970. The Wandering Swordsman is a action/drama film. directed by Chang Cheh.
Starring David Chiang Da-Wei, Bolo Yeung Sze, and Lily Li
Synopsis
In this thrilling martial arts twist on the tale of Robin Hood, a charismatic highwayman with formidable sword skills decides to help the poor by robbing from thieves and distributing the wealth. This plan doesn't sit well with the criminals, who band together to stop him. Fortunately, our hero has a powerful blade on his side, not to mention popular beauty Lily Li at his side. A high-spirited blend of action, romance, and comedy, this Shaw Brothers classic from fearless director Chang Cheh is a timeless example of pure high-voltage entertainment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Yu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman
Bolo Yeung Sze
as 'Unicorn' Du Kuo Lung
Lily Li
as Chiang Ning
Chan Sing
as Iron King Jung Sz Hu
Liu Gang
as Flying Robber Fang Tien Lung
Wang Kuang-Yu
as Single Swordsman Jin Li Loi
Lan Wei-Lieh
as Chief Wen
Chang Pei-Shan
as 'Fail-Safe' Kung Wu
Cheng Lui
as Chief Jiang Wei
Wu Ma
as Foxy Hou Jiou
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wandering Swordsman about?
In this thrilling martial arts twist on the tale of Robin Hood, a charismatic highwayman with formidable sword skills decides to help the poor by robbing from thieves and distributing the wealth. T...
Who directed The Wandering Swordsman?
The Wandering Swordsman was directed by Chang Cheh.
How long is The Wandering Swordsman?
The Wandering Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Wandering Swordsman released?
The Wandering Swordsman was released on February 4, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wandering Swordsman?
The main cast of The Wandering Swordsman includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Bolo Yeung Sze, Lily Li, Chan Sing, Liu Gang.