The Flying Dagger (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1969, The Flying Dagger is an action film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The Yu family earn the ire of the Green Dragon clan when the daughter kills the clan chief's son. The Green Dragon chief wounds family head Yu Yuan with his flying daggers, and kills many others who try to protect the noble family. Wandering swordsman Ying Qing saves the family in a fight, using his own flying dagger skills, but his allegiances and motives are unclear.
Who’s in it. The Flying Dagger stars Cheng Pei-pei as Yu Ying, Lo Lieh as Yang Qing, Cheng Lui as Chu Wen-hung and Ching Miao as Chief Yu Yuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Flying Dagger 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Dagger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Dagger 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 Flying Dagger (1969)?
- In US, The Flying Dagger is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, 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 Flying Dagger worth watching?
- The Flying Dagger holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Flying Dagger?
- The Flying Dagger stars Cheng Pei-pei, Lo Lieh, Cheng Lui, Ching Miao and Wu Ma.
- When was The Flying Dagger released?
- The Flying Dagger was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.