Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1972, Trilogy of Swordsmanship is an action and drama film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Three martial arts directors united for this unique anthology film. Yueh Feng writes and directs a clever love-and-kung-fu triangle, Cheng Kang both writes and directs kung-fu courtesans battling brigands, and the "godfather of the kung-fu film," Chang Cheh, creates a cliff-hanging, swashbuckling mini-movie with maxi-action.

Who’s in it. Trilogy of Swordsmanship stars Ti Lung as Xu Shi Ying, David Chiang Da-Wei as Mu Yu Ji, Lo Lieh as Pang Xun and Bolo Yeung as Big Soldier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Trilogy of Swordsmanship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trilogy of Swordsmanship page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trilogy of Swordsmanship 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 Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trilogy of Swordsmanship change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Trilogy of Swordsmanship worth watching?
Trilogy of Swordsmanship holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Trilogy of Swordsmanship?
Trilogy of Swordsmanship stars Ti Lung, David Chiang Da-Wei, Lo Lieh, Bolo Yeung and Shih Szu.
When was Trilogy of Swordsmanship released?
Trilogy of Swordsmanship was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.