The Deadly Sword (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Deadly Sword is an action film directed by Hao Fang, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A swordsman uses a specialized weapon made from a deformed sword, the lethal hook, to fight an underworld clan to clear his family name and save the girl he loves in ancient China.
Who’s in it. The Deadly Sword stars Wei Tzu-Yun as Captain Yeung Chun, Ling Yun as Tit Ching Lam, Candice Yu as Su Min and Ko Hsiao Pao as Brother Fa Sei, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deadly Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deadly 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 Deadly Sword (1980)?
- In US, The Deadly Sword is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Deadly Sword?
- The Deadly Sword stars Wei Tzu-Yun, Ling Yun, Candice Yu, Ko Hsiao Pao and Tien Yeh.
- When was The Deadly Sword released?
- The Deadly Sword was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.