The Blade (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1995, The Blade is an action and drama film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man adopted by a renowned swordsmith, discovers that his real father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs foul of a group of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he eventually learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront the man who murdered his father.
Who’s in it. The Blade stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo as On Man / Ting On, Xinxin Xiong as Fei Lung / Flying Dragon, Song Lei as Siu Ling and Sonny Song as Siu Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Blade has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blade 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 Blade (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blade worth watching?
- The Blade holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blade?
- The Blade stars Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Xinxin Xiong, Song Lei, Sonny Song and Austin Wai Tin-Chi.
- When was The Blade released?
- The Blade was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.