The Brave Archer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1977, The Brave Archer is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Guo Jing and Yang Kang are the sons of two rebels. The rebels are killed by imperial soldiers and the boys are rescued by six pugilists later. The pugilists agree to separate the two boys, tutor them separately in martial arts, and let them meet again when they have grown up, to determine whose abilities are better. Guo becomes the student of the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan" while Yang Kang becomes the foster son of a Jurchen prince inadvertently.
Who’s in it. The Brave Archer stars Alexander Fu Sheng as Guo Jing, Tien Niu as Huang Rong, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok as Chao Pai-Tun and Ku Feng as Northern Beggar Hung Chi-Kung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Brave Archer 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 Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brave Archer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brave Archer 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 Brave Archer (1977)?
- In US, The Brave Archer is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brave Archer worth watching?
- The Brave Archer holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Brave Archer?
- The Brave Archer stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Tien Niu, Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok, Ku Feng and Eddie Koo Koon Chung.
- When was The Brave Archer released?
- The Brave Archer was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.
