The Crimson Charm (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Crimson Charm poster

Released in 1971, The Crimson Charm is an action and drama film directed by Huang Feng, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A noble swordsman and a one-armed swordswoman go up against the vicious Crimson Charm gang of thieves and cutthroats. The lovely and lethal Ivy Ling Po teams with the amazing Chang I for a classic tale of good versus evil in which the best man and one-armed woman wins.

Who’s in it. The Crimson Charm stars Chang Yi as Han Yu, Ivy Ling Po as Yu Fang-Fang, Ku Feng as Crimson Chief Lin Han-Su and James Tien Chuen as Red-gowned Chief Au-Yang Kwun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Crimson Charm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crimson Charm page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Crimson Charm 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 Crimson Charm (1971)?
In US, The Crimson Charm is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Crimson Charm worth watching?
The Crimson Charm holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Crimson Charm?
The Crimson Charm stars Chang Yi, Ivy Ling Po, Ku Feng, James Tien Chuen and Shih Szu.
When was The Crimson Charm released?
The Crimson Charm was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.