The Magnificent Swordsman (1968): Cast
The Magnificent Swordsman is a 1968 action adventure film directed by Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng, starring Huang Tsung-Hsun as Jiang Dan Feng, Fan Mei-Sheng and Shu Pei-Pei. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Directors
- Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magnificent Swordsman About?
The premise of The Magnificent Swordsman without spoilers.
Jiang Dan‑Feng, a lone swordsman, is ambushed by two bandits and kills them. The dying robber asks him to deliver his belongings to his sister, Xiu Xiu. Honouring his code, Jiang obeys; Xiu Xiu forgives him and warns that the same outlaws plan to attack her village. He decides to defend the town despite villagers’ hatred for killing her brother.
The Magnificent Swordsman Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- swordsman
- wuxia
- hong kong western
The Magnificent Swordsman Cast & Characters
Huang Tsung-Hsun leads the cast as Jiang Dan Feng, with Fan Mei-Sheng as villain who kills a woman and Shu Pei-Pei as Xiu Xiu. Directed by Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Cheng Kang
- Co-director Griffin Yueh Feng
- Huang Tsung-Hsun as Jiang Dan Feng
- Fan Mei-Sheng as villain who kills a woman
- Shu Pei-Pei as Xiu Xiu
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as [Extra]
Also Starring in The Magnificent Swordsman
· 8 more- Ching Miao Huang Da Ba
- Shum Lo Village Chief
- Tien Feng Lei the "Golden Snake Whip"
- Chao Hsiung Merciless Bandit
- Little Unicorn Bandit
- Ng Wai Gen Sheng's mother
- Ma Ying villain in second fight
- Ngai Ping-Ngo Xiu Xiu's Brother
More from Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng
More films directed by Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng: Flying Guillotine II, The Criminals, Kidnap and Village of Tigers.
The Magnificent Swordsman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Vagabond Swordsman” and “Guai xia”.
- Also known as
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- Vagabond Swordsman
- Guai xia
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The Magnificent Swordsman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Magnificent Swordsman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magnificent Swordsman?
The Magnificent Swordsman runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Magnificent Swordsman released?
The Magnificent Swordsman was released on May 1, 1968.
Who directed The Magnificent Swordsman?
The Magnificent Swordsman was directed by Cheng Kang and Griffin Yueh Feng.
More films by Cheng Kang Who is in the cast of The Magnificent Swordsman?
The Magnificent Swordsman stars Huang Tsung-Hsun as Jiang Dan Feng, Fan Mei-Sheng as villain who kills a woman and Shu Pei-Pei as Xiu Xiu, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Magnificent Swordsman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magnificent Swordsman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Magnificent Swordsman in?
The original language of The Magnificent Swordsman is Cantonese.
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