Swift Sword (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1980, Swift Sword is an action and adventure film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Starring a menagerie of established Shaw Brothers' talent like kung-fu comedienne, Wang Yu, female kung-fu fighter Hui Ying-hung (the lady Michelle Yeoh tries to emulate) and perennial bad guy Lo Lieh, it's a movie about cross people and crossed swords where our heroes discover that gold is not as precious as friendship.
Who’s in it. Swift Sword stars Wong Yu as Xiahou Xiaotong, Nau Nau as Leng Ningzhi, Lo Lieh as Grandpa Leng and Lily Li as Leng Qiuxia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Swift Sword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swift Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swift Sword 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 Swift Sword (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swift Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swift Sword worth watching?
- Swift Sword holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Swift Sword?
- Swift Sword stars Wong Yu, Nau Nau, Lo Lieh, Lily Li and Ling Yun.
- When was Swift Sword released?
- Swift Sword was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.