The Fragrant Sword (1969): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1969, The Fragrant Sword is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Chan Lit-ban, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. The Fragrant Sword is a Hong Kong Martial Arts movie starring Stanley Fung. Yu Lap-chung has been executed for the murders of martial alliance members when the black-clad assailant to blame is still roaming free. Apprehended by the murder threats to the helmsman of Emei and Xueshan, Golden-clad Ambassador of the alliance solicits help from the security escort master Wai To, Yu in disguise spared from execution by his master who had a rapist stand in his place. The fake scholar ingratiates himself with Ai Ching-yee, daughter of the Mulberry Pillar Fortress helmsman Ai Pak-chuen and exposes the father's conspiracy with his sworn brother to rule the martial world by dispatching Ching-yee's senior disciple Sze-hung Ying to commit atrocities against the martial alliance. Yu cajoles Ching-yee into assisting in Sze-hung's capture and with the culprit handed over to the alliance, the young lovers wander away.

Who’s in it. The Fragrant Sword stars Stanley Fung as Sze-hung Ying, Tam Sin-Hung, Fung Ngai as Brother and Yuen Siu-Tien, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fragrant Sword page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Fragrant 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.