Return of the Sentimental Swordsman(1981)
魔劍俠情
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman Synopsis
Li Xunhuan comes back to his home after three years of wandering. He had decided to have a normal life, but a group of skilled martial arts fighters and leaders are bent on killing him, so they can be ranked top by Bai Xiaosheng in his renowned list of the best warriors in the martial arts world. Li Xunhuan battles them as he searches for his estranged friend A'fei, who is now married and living in seclusion. Li asks A'fei to join forces and fight against a new threat that wants to rule the world: the Money Clan.
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) is a action and drama film directed by Chor Yuen, released on January 31, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee Tung-Sing and Ching Li. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Chor Yuen
- Writers:
- Chor Yuen, Gu Long
- Producers:
- Run Run Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Wong Chit
- Composer:
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Production:
- Shaw Brothers
- Status:
- Released
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) Trailer
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ti Lung
as Li Xunhuan
Alexander Fu Sheng
as Jing Wuming
Derek Yee Tung-Sing
as A fei
Ching Li
as Lin Shiyin
Lo Lieh
as Hu Bugui
Ku Feng
as Shangguan Jinhong
Choh Seung-Wan
as Lin Xianer
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
as Shangguan Fei
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Sun Xiaohong
Tony Liu Tian-jue
as Lu Fengxian (White Gown)
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
as Xianer's maid
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Guo Songyang
Key crew
Directed by Chor Yuen, written by Chor Yuen and Gu Long, produced by Run Run Shaw.
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 27 ratings.
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return of the Sentimental Swordsman online?
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
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The main cast of Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) includes Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Derek Yee Tung-Sing, Ching Li and Lo Lieh. The film was directed by Chor Yuen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return of the Sentimental Swordsman released?
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman was released on January 31, 1981 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Return of the Sentimental Swordsman worth watching?
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Return of the Sentimental Swordsman?
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