Swordsman
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Where to watch Swordsman in United States
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Where is Swordsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Swordsman
Swordsman is a 1990 cn-language action and adventure film directed by King Hu and Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex, Tubi TV.
Swordsman was produced by Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, and Long Shong Pictures and made in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was released on April 5, 1990.
- Director
- King Hu, Tsui Hark
- Writers
- Wong Ying, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tai Foo-Ho
- Release date
- April 5, 1990
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Long Shong Pictures
Swordsman cast & crew
Swordsman was directed by King Hu and Tsui Hark and written by Wong Ying, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, and Tai Foo-Ho.
The cast features Sam Hui as Ling Wu Chung, Cecilia Yip Tung as Kiddo, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau as Au Yeung, Sharla Cheung as Ren Ying Ying, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying as Blue Phoenix, and Lau Siu-Ming as Ngok.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Andy Lam Kwok-Wah and it was produced by Tsui Hark and Ann Hui.
Is Swordsman worth watching?
Swordsman holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 91 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and adventure, Swordsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Swordsman
In United States, you can stream Swordsman on Criterion Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Swordsman
Sam Hui
Ling Wu Chung
Cecilia Yip Tung
Kiddo
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Au Yeung
Sharla Cheung
Ren Ying Ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
Lau Siu-Ming
Ngok
Yuen Wah
Zhor
Lau Shun
The Eunuch
Lam Ching-Ying
Kuk
Wu Ma
Lau
Cheung Ming-Man
Luk Ta Yau
Kam Shan
Lam Jan Nam
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Swordsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swordsman in United States?
Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Swordsman on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Swordsman is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Swordsman in?
Swordsman is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swordsman?
Swordsman runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is Swordsman rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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