The Idiot Swordsman
1978, Chinese. Directed by Chang Jen-Chieh.
A young man, very talented in the martial arts, appears in a troubled part of the country and rids it of brigandry with his fighting skills. His sloppy dress and fondness for wine earns him the title of Idiot Swordsman. But his true identity remains a mystery.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 30 December 1978
- Original title
- 糊塗大醉俠
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Chao Tong-ping
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The Idiot Swordsman runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is The Idiot Swordsman on?
The Idiot Swordsman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1978. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idiot Swordsman?
If you liked The Idiot Swordsman, try Sword Master, Seven Swords, Return of the One-Armed Swordsman.
Who directed The Idiot Swordsman?
The Idiot Swordsman (1978) was directed by Chang Jen-Chieh and stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Shih Feng, Nancy Yen Nan-See.