The Eight Dragon Swords (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1972, The Eight Dragon Swords is an action and adventure film directed by Sheng-en Chin, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Kong Ban plays a young swordsman who is tricked into stealing the Fire Dragon Magic Ball from Carefree Mansion's Master Hua. Chen Hung Lieh is the villain of the story, playing a masked killer who seeks the magic ball for his own profit. In the end fight, Kong Ban has to master the eight dragon swords to save the daughter of Master Hua.
Who’s in it. The Eight Dragon Swords stars Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Pin Chiang, Chen Honglie and Yen Chung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Eight Dragon Swords has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eight Dragon Swords page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eight Dragon Swords tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eight Dragon Swords (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eight Dragon Swords change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eight Dragon Swords worth watching?
- The Eight Dragon Swords holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eight Dragon Swords?
- The Eight Dragon Swords stars Violet Pan Ying-Zi, Pin Chiang, Chen Honglie, Yen Chung and Su Chin-Lung.
- When was The Eight Dragon Swords released?
- The Eight Dragon Swords was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.