Bastard Swordsman (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1983, Bastard Swordsman is an action film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.
Who’s in it. Bastard Swordsman stars Norman Chui Siu-Keung as Yun Fei Yang, Tony Liu as Fu Yu Shu, Wang Yong as Chief Qing Song and Leanne Liu as Lun Wan Er, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bastard Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and ARROW 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 Bastard Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans 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 Bastard Swordsman (1983)?
- In US, Bastard Swordsman is available to stream on Eternal Family and ARROW, 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 Bastard Swordsman worth watching?
- Bastard Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bastard Swordsman?
- Bastard Swordsman stars Norman Chui Siu-Keung, Tony Liu, Wang Yong, Leanne Liu and Alex Man.
- When was Bastard Swordsman released?
- Bastard Swordsman was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.