The Shadow Whip (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, The Shadow Whip is an action and drama film directed by Lo Wei, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. This top ten box office hit reunites the star duo from Come Drink With Me in another classic action adventure. Cheng Pei-pei radiates her trademark charm while wielding the deadly title weapon, which is implicated in multiple murders and a major heist. Whether single-handedly fighting sixteen bandits or avenging her father's brutal death, she demonstrates why she was Hong Kong's number one swordswoman and no slouch with the whip either!
Who’s in it. The Shadow Whip stars Cheng Pei-pei as Miss Yun/Yang Kai Yun, Elliot Ngok as Wang Jian-xin, Feng Tien as Fang Chengtian, Shadow Whip and Ku Feng as Chief Hong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Shadow Whip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Whip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Whip 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 Shadow Whip (1971)?
- In US, The Shadow Whip is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Whip worth watching?
- The Shadow Whip holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Whip?
- The Shadow Whip stars Cheng Pei-pei, Elliot Ngok, Feng Tien, Ku Feng and Lee Kwan.
- When was The Shadow Whip released?
- The Shadow Whip was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.