---
title: "Swift Sword"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/swift-sword-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66752
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Swift Sword (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/swift-sword-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Swift Sword" is a film featuring a diverse cast of established Shaw Brothers' talent. The movie includes kung-fu comedienne Wang Yu and female kung-fu fighter Hui Ying-hung, who is known for her skills in this genre. Perennial bad guy Lo Lieh also appears in the film. The story involves cross people and crossed swords, where the heroes discover a valuable lesson.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover classic Shaw Brothers action and martial arts talent in Swift Sword."

### Why Watch
- features established Shaw Brothers talent
- includes martial arts action

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is relatively brief at one hour and twenty-five minutes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains action and adventure themes suitable for fans of martial arts films.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, classic, martial arts

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ho Meng-Hua
- **Networks / Studios**: Shaw Brothers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Wong Yu** as *Xiahou Xiaotong*
- **Nau Nau** as *Leng Ningzhi*
- **Lo Lieh** as *Grandpa Leng*
- **Lily Li** as *Leng Qiuxia*
- **Ling Yun** as *Bai Yipeng*
- **Kara Hui Ying-Hung** as *Xiaomei*
- **Chiang Tao** as *Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five*
- **Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan** as *Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five*
- **Wai Wang** as *Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five*
- **Dick Wei** as *Leng family/Cold-Blooded Five*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Swift Sword released?
It was released in 1980.

### Q: What genres is the film associated with?
It is classified under action and adventure.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
It stars Shaw Brothers talent including Wang Yu, Hui Ying-hung, and Lo Lieh.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Q: What is the central theme of the movie?
The story involves cross people and crossed swords where heroes discover friendship is more precious than gold.

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