Broken Sword (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1971, Broken Sword is a comedy and adventure film directed by Sun Yang, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Heavyset Master An (Got Siu-Bo) receives a message from a dying imperial messenger and finds himself to be the hunted due to the defining, powerful nature of the message. A reluctant hero and not a fighting swordsman at heart (his sword is bent and worn), he's defended by mainly a duo of females and a sneaky swordsman played by O Chun-Hung.
Who’s in it. Broken Sword stars Ko Hsiao Pao as Master An, Chiu Lung Liu, Chi Chin and Ko Chun-Hsiung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Broken Sword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Sword tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Sword (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken Sword worth watching?
- Broken Sword holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Sword?
- Broken Sword stars Ko Hsiao Pao, Chiu Lung Liu, Chi Chin, Ko Chun-Hsiung and Yueh Yang.
- When was Broken Sword released?
- Broken Sword was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.