The Wandering Swordsman (1970)

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.

Cast (34)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

David Chiang Da-Wei

Yu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman

Bolo Yeung

'Unicorn' Du Kuo Lung

Lily Li

Chiang Ning

Chan Sing

Iron King Jung Sz Hu

Liu Gang

Flying Robber Fang Tien Lung

Wang Kuang-Yu

Single Swordsman Jin Li Loi

Lan Wei-Lieh

Chief Wen

Chang Pei-Shan

'Fail-Safe' Kung Wu

Cheng Lui

Chief Jiang Wei

Wu Ma

Foxy Hou Jiou

Hong Liu

Flying Robber Guo Tien Wan

Tung Li

Chief Huang

Huang Pei-Chih

Brother Choy

Wong Chung

Wei Sheng Security Member

Cliff Lok

Wei Sheng Security Member

Hsu Hsia

Wei Sheng Security Member

Hao Li-Jen

Villager

Yuen Shun-Yi

Yuen Woo-ping

Yuen Cheung-Yan

W

Wen-hua Yu

Yen Shi-Kwan

K

Kuang Yang

Tung Choi-Bo

Wong Ching

Lo Wai

Ng Yuen-Fan

J

Jen-Ching Mi

C

Chun Liu

Harassed Guard

Fung Hap-So

Chan Chuen

Wong Mei

T

Tsan-hsiung Ku

Tam Bo

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