A Sword Renounced (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, A Sword Renounced is an action and adventure film directed by Tu Chung-Hsun, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Also known as The Blind Swordsman's Revenge, this is Zatoichi Versus The Flying Guillotine (1972). Zatoichi is "born Wu Ching Hui, he was kidnapped by pirates as a youth and taken to Japan, where he learned his cane sword skills. He appears to be widely known in China by his Japanese name, but as the film opens he is just returning to China to look up his long-lost brother, Tieh Hou. To his dismay, he learns that the brother has been killed in a sword duel with one Chu Yen Jieh. The grief-stricken prodigal blubbers in mourning and vows revenge."
Who’s in it. A Sword Renounced stars Lung Sheng as Zatoichi, Chiang Tao, Lung Fei and Chen Honglie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Sword Renounced has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sword Renounced page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Sword Renounced 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 Sword Renounced (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sword Renounced change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Sword Renounced worth watching?
- A Sword Renounced holds an audience score of 5.0 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 A Sword Renounced?
- A Sword Renounced stars Lung Sheng, Chiang Tao, Lung Fei, Chen Honglie and Pei Ling Chen.
- When was A Sword Renounced released?
- A Sword Renounced was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.