The Wandering Swordsman (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, The Wandering Swordsman is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. In this thrilling martial arts twist on the tale of Robin Hood, a charismatic highwayman with formidable sword skills decides to help the poor by robbing from thieves and distributing the wealth. This plan doesn't sit well with the criminals, who band together to stop him. Fortunately, our hero has a powerful blade on his side, not to mention popular beauty Lily Li at his side. A high-spirited blend of action, romance, and comedy, this Shaw Brothers classic from fearless director Chang Cheh is a timeless example of pure high-voltage entertainment.
Who’s in it. The Wandering Swordsman stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Yu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman, Bolo Yeung as 'Unicorn' Du Kuo Lung, Lily Li as Chiang Ning and Chan Sing as Iron King Jung Sz Hu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Wandering Swordsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wandering Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wandering Swordsman 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 Wandering Swordsman (1970)?
- In US, The Wandering Swordsman is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wandering Swordsman worth watching?
- The Wandering Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Wandering Swordsman?
- The Wandering Swordsman stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Bolo Yeung, Lily Li, Chan Sing and Lau Gong.
- When was The Wandering Swordsman released?
- The Wandering Swordsman was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.