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Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall.


A swordsman does everything it takes to bring justice. However, he has a drinking problem which eventually leads to his downfall.

Ti Lung
Li Chin Huan

Ching Li
Lin Hsin-erh

Derek Yee
Ah Fei

Elliot Ngok Wah
Lung Hsiao-yun

Candice Yu On-On
Shi Yin

Fan Mei-Sheng
Chuan Jia

Ku Feng
Zhao Zheng Yi

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Iron Flute

Ai Fei
Iron Sword Tian Qi

Yuen Wah
Longsheng
The Sentimental Swordsman is a action, adventure, drama film released in 1977 exploring themes of martial arts. Directed by Chor Yuen, it stars Ti Lung, Ching Li, Derek Yee. A swordsman does everything it takes to bring justice. However, he has a drinking problem which eventually leads to his downfall.
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