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.
Director: Chang Cheh
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David Chiang Da-Wei as Yu Hsieh Erh/Wandering Swordsman |
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Bolo Yeung as 'Unicorn' Du Kuo Lung |
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Lily Li as Chiang Ning |
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Chan Sing as Iron King Jung Sz Hu |
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Liu Gang as Flying Robber Fang Tien Lung |
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Wang Kuang-Yu as Single Swordsman Jin Li Loi |
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Lan Wei-Lieh as Chief Wen |
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Chang Pei-Shan as 'Fail-Safe' Kung Wu |
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Cheng Lui as Chief Jiang Wei |
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Wu Ma as Foxy Hou Jiou |
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Hong Liu as Flying Robber Guo Tien Wan |
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Tung Li as Chief Huang |
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Huang Pei-Chih as Brother Choy |
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Wong Chung as Wei Sheng Security Member |
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Cliff Lok as Wei Sheng Security Member |
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Hsu Hsia as Wei Sheng Security Member |
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Hao Li-Jen as Villager |
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Yuen Shun-Yi as |
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Yuen Woo-Ping as |
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Yuen Cheung-Yan as |
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Wen-hua Yu as |
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Yen Shi-Kwan as |
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Kuang Yang as |
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Tung Choi-Bo as |
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Wong Ching as |
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Lo Wai as |
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Ng Yuen-Fan as |
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Jen-Ching Mi as |
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Chun Liu as Harassed Guard |
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Fung Hap-So as |
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Chan Chuen as |
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Wong Mei as |
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Tsan-hsiung Ku as |
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Tam Bo as |
| Directing | Chang Cheh | Director |
| Writing | Ni Kuang | Writer |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung | Editor |
| Production | Run Run Shaw | Producer |
| Camera | Hua Shan | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Wang Fu-Ling | Original Music Composer |