The Sword (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1980, The Sword is an action and drama film directed by Patrick Tam, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Li Mak-Jan is a swordsman who has wandered for a number of years searching for the reclusive master swordsman Hua. After encountering two fellow swordsmen, Li comes across his old love, who tells him that not only has their town fallen on hard times (the temple is in ruins) but, worst of all, in the time he has been away she has moved on and married another man. Turns out, her husband is quite evil, of course, and just a little bit insanely jealous as well as very interested in swords, particularly those belonging to masters. The husband sends his henchman to kill Li, but Li escapes.
Who’s in it. The Sword stars Adam Cheng as Li Mu Ran, Feng Tien as Hua Qian Shu, Eddy Ko as Chen Tie Yi and Norman Chui Siu-Keung as Lian Huen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Sword has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Sword (1980)?
- In US, The Sword is available to stream on Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sword worth watching?
- The Sword holds an audience score of 6.9 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 The Sword?
- The Sword stars Adam Cheng, Feng Tien, Eddy Ko, Norman Chui Siu-Keung and Jade Hsu.
- When was The Sword released?
- The Sword was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.