The Black Tavern (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1972, The Black Tavern is an action and drama film directed by Teddy Yip Wing-Cho, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This sword-filled thriller centers on the title location--an inn where the down and dirty meet to plot nefarious doings. Award winning actor Ku Feng stars as the "Whip Devil," while the luminous and lethal Shih Szu plays "The Lady Hermit" who has a surprise in store for all the double-crossing masters of mayhem.
Who’s in it. The Black Tavern stars Shih Szu as Zhang Caibing, Tung Li as Cha Hsiao-Yu, Ku Feng as Cheng Shou-Shan and Kong Ling as Jinglu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Black Tavern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Tavern page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Tavern 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 Black Tavern (1972)?
- In US, The Black Tavern is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Tavern worth watching?
- The Black Tavern holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Tavern?
- The Black Tavern stars Shih Szu, Tung Li, Ku Feng, Kong Ling and Kwok Chuk-Hing.
- When was The Black Tavern released?
- The Black Tavern was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.