The Jade Raksha (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1968, The Jade Raksha is an action and adventure film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A fearsome swordswoman known as The Jade Raksha appears in the martial arts world and begins killing people whose surname is Yan. A swordsman figures out who she is, and asks her why - the answer being that a Yan killed her family 18 years ago... but she's not sure exactly which Yan it was. He suggests that killing the innocent is wrong, but she only has vengeance on her mind and is not to be convinced.
Who’s in it. The Jade Raksha stars Cheng Pei-pei as Leng Qiu Han (The Jade Raksha), Tang Ching as Xu Ying Hao, Yang Chi-Ching as Master Yan Tian Long and Fan Mei-Sheng as Yan Long Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Jade Raksha 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 Jade Raksha page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jade Raksha 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 Jade Raksha (1968)?
- In US, The Jade Raksha is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jade Raksha worth watching?
- The Jade Raksha holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jade Raksha?
- The Jade Raksha stars Cheng Pei-pei, Tang Ching, Yang Chi-Ching, Fan Mei-Sheng and Ku Feng.
- When was The Jade Raksha released?
- The Jade Raksha was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.