Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Return of Bastard Swordsman is an action film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Just when audiences thought the director couldn't get more spectacular and outrageous, he unleashed this eye-filling, mind-bending "Martial Arts World" sequel of clan rivalries, ninja atrocities, wizard sorceries, and the mythical Silkworm style that changes our hero into a veritable Spider-swordsman. The screen practically explodes with colorful characters and kung-fu -- all directed, co-written, and co-choreographed by Lu Chun-ku, and showcasing some of the best Shaw Brothers action stars. The original Bastard Swordsman was just the beginning, this superlative cult classic that out-phantasmagoricals the original.
Who’s in it. Return of Bastard Swordsman stars Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Yun Fei Yang, Alex Man Chi-Leung as Dugu Wu Di, Lo Lieh as Ghost Doctor Lan Xin Zu and Phillip Ko Fai as Doctor Lai Yao Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Return of Bastard Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $285.4K at the box office.
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 Return of Bastard Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return of Bastard Swordsman 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 Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)?
- In US, Return of Bastard Swordsman is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Return of Bastard Swordsman worth watching?
- Return of Bastard Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return of Bastard Swordsman?
- Return of Bastard Swordsman stars Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Lo Lieh, Phillip Ko Fai and Chen Kuan-Tai.
- When was Return of Bastard Swordsman released?
- Return of Bastard Swordsman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.