A Man Called Blade (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, A Man Called Blade is an action and western film directed by Sergio Martino, running about 96 minutes. “Sharp shoots, gun and axe with great accuracy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Maurizio Merli stars as a hatchet-wielding bounty hunter with a dark past and an even more desperate future. But when he disrupts the balance of power in a corrupt mining town, he unleashes a firestorm of brutality, betrayal and cold-blooded murder. Now, one man stalks a savage land where justice walks a razor and no bullets slice deeper than vengeance. He is A MAN CALLED BLADE.
Who’s in it. A Man Called Blade stars Maurizio Merli as Mannaja, John Steiner as Valler, Philippe Leroy as McGowan and Sonja Jeannine as Deborah McGowan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Man Called Blade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Called Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Called Blade 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 A Man Called Blade (1977)?
- In US, A Man Called Blade is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man Called Blade worth watching?
- A Man Called Blade holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man Called Blade?
- A Man Called Blade stars Maurizio Merli, John Steiner, Philippe Leroy, Sonja Jeannine and Salvatore Puntillo.
- When was A Man Called Blade released?
- A Man Called Blade was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.