Dragon Swamp (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 6.4

Dragon Swamp poster

Released in 1969, Dragon Swamp is an action and adventure film directed by Lo Wei, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. After being implicated in the theft of the Jade Dragon Sword, Fan Ying (Cheng Pei-pei) is banished to the Dragon Swamp for 20 years. Now, 20 years later, the sword has been stolen again, and the members of Lingshan Clan are sent out to find the culprit. Among those is Qing-Erh (Cheng Pei-pei again), who meets a wandering swordsman (Yueh Hua) searching for the long lost Fan Ying. Together they decide to enlist the help of the Dragon Swamp Master in their respective searches.

Who’s in it. Dragon Swamp stars Cheng Pei-Pei as Qing-Erh / Fan Ying, Lo Lieh as Yu Jiang, Elliot Ngok Wah as Roaming Knight Xi Zheng Yuan and Tung Li as Dragon Swamp Master, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dragon Swamp 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 Dragon Swamp page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dragon Swamp 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 Dragon Swamp (1969)?
In US, Dragon Swamp is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dragon Swamp worth watching?
Dragon Swamp holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Dragon Swamp?
Dragon Swamp stars Cheng Pei-Pei, Lo Lieh, Elliot Ngok Wah, Tung Li and Huang Tsung-Hsun.
When was Dragon Swamp released?
Dragon Swamp was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.