---
title: "The Fast Sword"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fast-sword-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 155158
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Fast Sword (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fast-sword-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fast Sword is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Action. Produced and broadcast by Orange Sky Golden Harvest. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Shaw legend Chang Yi takes on the Wild Vile West in a kung fu versus gun showdown."

### Why Watch
- features shaw legend chang yi
- combines kung fu and western elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in current archives
- Tone & Suitability: Contains action violence suitable for classic martial arts film fans.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, wild west, classic, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fast-sword-1971#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Huang Feng
- **Networks / Studios**: Orange Sky Golden Harvest

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chang Yi** as *Yen Shin-Chieh*
- **Huang Feng** as *Lord Cheng*
- **Chiang Tao** as *Kai Shin manor's men*
- **Shih Chun** as *Nan Kung-Cheng*
- **Han Hsiang-Chin** as *Lin*
- **Sammo Hung Kam-Bo** as *Kai Shin manor's men*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Fast Sword released?
The film was released on 01/01/1971 in Hong Kong.

### Q: Who stars in The Fast Sword?
The film stars Chang Yi and Wong Chung Shun.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: What genre is The Fast Sword?
The film is categorized as an action movie.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
Shaw legend Chang Yi takes on the Wild Vile West in a conflict of kung fu versus gun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Fast Sword — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/155158)
- [The Fast Sword - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fast_Sword)

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