The Sword and the Lute (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1967, The Sword and the Lute is an action and adventure film directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The adventures of a young married swordfighting couple, Lianzhu and Gui Wu, and the swordfighting members of their different clans.
Who’s in it. The Sword and the Lute stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Gui Wu, Chin Ping as Jin Lian Zhu, Ivy Ling Po as Scarlet Maid / Gui Qiu and Elliot Ngok Wah as Shen Shu-Wen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Sword and the Lute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sword and the Lute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword and the Lute 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 Sword and the Lute (1967)?
- In US, The Sword and the Lute is available to 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 Sword and the Lute worth watching?
- The Sword and the Lute holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Sword and the Lute?
- The Sword and the Lute stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Chin Ping, Ivy Ling Po, Elliot Ngok Wah and Lo Lieh.
- When was The Sword and the Lute released?
- The Sword and the Lute was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.