

Bastard Swordsman
1983, Cantonese. Directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku.
Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tony Lou Chun-KuDirector
- Norman Tsui Siu-keungYun Fei Yang
- Tony Liu Tian-jueFu Yu Shu
- Wang YongChief Qing Song
- Leanne LiuLun Wan Er
- Alex Man Chi-leungChief Dugu Wu Di
- Chen Szu-ChiaShen Man Jiun
- Eddie Koo Koon ChungBai Sek
- Lo MengKung Suen Wang
- Kwan FungLightning
- Yuen QiuRain
- Richard Yuen TakWind
- Wong LikThunder
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1983
- Original title
- 天蠶變
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Tony Lou Chun-Ku, Wong Ying
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Bastard Swordsman: quick answers
What comes after Bastard Swordsman?
Next in the series: Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984).
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How long is Bastard Swordsman?
Bastard Swordsman runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Bastard Swordsman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Bastard Swordsman on?
Bastard Swordsman is streaming on Eternal Family and ARROW in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bastard Swordsman?
If you liked Bastard Swordsman, try Duel to the Death, The Blade, The Legend of the Swordsman.
Who directed Bastard Swordsman?
Bastard Swordsman (1983) was directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku and stars Norman Tsui Siu-keung, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Wang Yong.
