The Wandering Swordsman
1970, Chinese. Directed by Chang Cheh.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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The Wandering Swordsman is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chang ChehDirector
- David Chiang Da-weiYu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman
- Bolo Yeung'Unicorn' Du Kuo Lung
- Lily LiChiang Ning
- Chan SingIron King Jung Sz Hu
- Liu GangFlying Robber Fang Tien Lung
- Wang Kuang-YuSingle Swordsman Jin Li Loi
- Lan Wei-LiehChief Wen
- Chang Pei-Shan'Fail-Safe' Kung Wu
- Cheng LuiChief Jiang Wei
- Wu MaFoxy Hou Jiou
- Hong LiuFlying Robber Guo Tien Wan
- Tung LiChief Huang
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1970
- Original title
- 遊俠兒
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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The Wandering Swordsman runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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The Wandering Swordsman is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wandering Swordsman?
If you liked The Wandering Swordsman, try Blood Brothers, Mexicali, Eye for an Eye 2.
Who directed The Wandering Swordsman?
The Wandering Swordsman (1970) was directed by Chang Cheh and stars David Chiang Da-wei, Bolo Yeung, Lily Li.