The Sentimental Swordsman (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, The Sentimental Swordsman is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride means he forsakes the woman he loves and lets her marry his saviour. Li's only comfort is alcohol and the simple life he has now accepted. On one such journey, the lonely swordsman befriends the exceptionally skilled, yet secretive Fei who has his own pressures to contend with. The person behind Li's troubles proves to be elusive, though all the clues seem to point to the legendary 'Plum Blossom Bandit', a disguised figure whose identity has long proved elusive to the martial world.
Who’s in it. The Sentimental Swordsman stars Ti Lung as Li Chin Huan, Ching Li as Lin Hsin-erh, Derek Yee Tung-Sing as Ah Fei and Elliot Ngok as Lung Hsiao-yun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Sentimental Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW 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 Sentimental Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sentimental Swordsman 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 Sentimental Swordsman (1977)?
- In US, The Sentimental Swordsman is available to stream on ARROW, 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.
- Is The Sentimental Swordsman worth watching?
- The Sentimental Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sentimental Swordsman?
- The Sentimental Swordsman stars Ti Lung, Ching Li, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Elliot Ngok and Candice Yu.
- When was The Sentimental Swordsman released?
- The Sentimental Swordsman was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.