The Invincible Sword (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, The Invincible Sword is an action and adventure film directed by Hsu Tseng-Hung, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Sung dynasty, Ch'in Kuei, a corrupt premier, orders the arrest of Yüeh Fei, an heroic general. Ling Yu Fong, an idealistic follower of the general, recruits a small force to free him, failing miserably, losing most of his troops and sustaining wounds. He's hidden and nursed back to health by a troupe of traveling acrobats, two brothers and two sisters. One of the sisters falls in love with Ling. He asks them to help him free the general, and the five undertake this quest against great odds. The general himself brings an element into the story that his liberators do not anticipate.
Who’s in it. The Invincible Sword stars Jimmy Wang Yu as Ling Yu Fong, Hsu Feng, Chang Yi and Paul Chang Chung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Invincible Sword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Invincible Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Invincible Sword tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Invincible Sword (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Invincible Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Invincible Sword worth watching?
- The Invincible Sword holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Invincible Sword?
- The Invincible Sword stars Jimmy Wang Yu, Hsu Feng, Chang Yi, Paul Chang Chung and Lu Ping.