Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981, Chinese. Directed by Chor Yuen.
Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Chor YuenDirector
- Ti LungLi Xunhuan
- Alexander Fu ShengJing Wuming
- Derek Yee Tung-SingA fei
- Ching LiLin Shiyin
- Lo LiehHu Bugui
- Ku FengShangguan Jinhong
- Choh Seung-WanLin Xianer
- Eddie Koo Koon ChungShangguan Fei
- Kara Wai Ying-hungSun Xiaohong
- Tony Liu Tian-jueLu Fengxian (White Gown)
- Helen Poon Bing-SeungXianer's maid
- Elliot Ngok WahGuo Songyang
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1981
- Original title
- 魔劍俠情
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chor Yuen
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
If you liked Return of the Sentimental Swordsman, try Revenge of the Ninja, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers.
Who directed Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) was directed by Chor Yuen and stars Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee Tung-Sing.