The Magic Blade (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, The Magic Blade is an action film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Two rival swordsmen in imperial China, poncho-clad Fu Hung-Hsueh and Yen nan-Fei vie with a power-hungry villain for the deadly Peacock Dart and fend off waves of expert killers during their journey.
Who’s in it. The Magic Blade stars Ti Lung as Fu Hung Hsieh, Lo Lieh as Yen Nan-fei, Ching Li as Chiu Yu Cheng and Tang Ching as Master Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Magic Blade 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 Magic Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Blade 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 Magic Blade (1976)?
- In US, The Magic Blade 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 Magic Blade worth watching?
- The Magic Blade holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magic Blade?
- The Magic Blade stars Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, Ching Li, Tang Ching and Tanny Tien-Ni.
- When was The Magic Blade released?
- The Magic Blade was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.