
The Imperial Swordsman
1972, Chinese. Directed by Lin Fu-Ti.
Chuan Yuan is the noble, powerful hero and Shu Pei-pei, one of Shaw’s top swordswoman, is a reluctant bride who comes upon a rebellion plot. They are joined by a large cast of expert fighters and actors all keeping the intrigue and adventure foremost in the film. There’s even a nice surprise ending amidst all the action.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 5 October 1972
- Original title
- 大內高手
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ku Hsi
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The Imperial Swordsman runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Imperial Swordsman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1972. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Imperial Swordsman?
If you liked The Imperial Swordsman, try Eye for an Eye, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, Crippled Avengers.
Who directed The Imperial Swordsman?
The Imperial Swordsman (1972) was directed by Lin Fu-Ti and stars Shu Pei-Pei, Chuan Yuan, Yue Wai.