The Darkest Sword (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Darkest Sword is an action and adventure film directed by Chien Lung, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An evil student (Yee Yuen) cripples his old master and steals the dark sword that is just made. The old master tells him that his dark sword will be defeated by a golden sword. Yee Yuen begins to challenge all the swordsmen of the Feng school and kills all of them including their master, Kong Ban earlier was forced to leave the school and now has to find the Golden Sword in Order to take revenge and defeat the evil Dark Sword.
Who’s in it. The Darkest Sword stars Cheung Ching-Ching, Pin Chiang, Yi Yuan and Ming Hsia Wu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Darkest 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 The Darkest Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkest Sword 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 Darkest Sword (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Darkest Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Darkest Sword worth watching?
- The Darkest Sword 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 The Darkest Sword?
- The Darkest Sword stars Cheung Ching-Ching, Pin Chiang, Yi Yuan, Ming Hsia Wu and Min-Hsiung Wu.
- When was The Darkest Sword released?
- The Darkest Sword was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.