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

1969 · Film · ★ 6.1

The Golden Sword poster

Released in 1969, The Golden Sword is an action and adventure film directed by Lo Wei, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Bai Yu Lung's father mysteriously disappears one night, and for 10 years Bai searches for him in vain. Finally, he decides to head to the far northern part of the country with the hope that he can find a clue in that region. There, he falls in love with a beggar (Cheng Pei-pei) and they continue the search together.

Who’s in it. The Golden Sword stars Kao Yuen as Bai Yu-Lung, Cheng Pei-pei as Ngai Jin-Feng, Wang Lai as Lung Xin-Zi and Lo Wei as Eight Arm Dragon Bai Chun-Tung, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Golden Sword has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Sword page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Golden 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 Golden Sword (1969)?
In US, The Golden Sword is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Golden Sword worth watching?
The Golden Sword holds an audience score of 6.1 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 The Golden Sword?
The Golden Sword stars Kao Yuen, Cheng Pei-pei, Wang Lai, Lo Wei and Kao Pao-shu.
When was The Golden Sword released?
The Golden Sword was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.