---
title: "The Magnificent Swordsman"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-swordsman-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 108962
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Magnificent Swordsman (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-magnificent-swordsman-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Magnificent Swordsman is a 1968 Hong Kong action‑adventure film starring Wong Chung-Shun as Jiang Dan‑Feng, a solitary swordsman who, after defeating two bandits, fulfills a dying man's request to deliver his belongings to his sister. The plot follows Jiang as he becomes entangled with the sister, Xiu Xiu, and confronts the bandits threatening the local village despite being mistrusted by its residents.

As an example of late‑1960s wuxia cinema, the film reflects the era’s emphasis on personal honor, swordsmanship, and concise storytelling, running 1 hour and 20 minutes. Its tone is serious and heroic, and the pacing is brisk, offering continuous action without extensive exposition.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone swordsman honors a dying bandit’s wish while defending a threatened village."

### Why Watch
- Features classic wuxia swordplay typical of 1960s Hong Kong cinema.
- Stars Wong Chung-Shun as a charismatic lone swordsman.
- Delivers a concise 80‑minute story of honor and village defense.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The short runtime limits deeper character development.
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a serious, action‑driven tone with brisk pacing, suitable for fans of classic martial‑arts adventure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #wuxia, #honor-bound-hero, #village-defense, #1960s-hk-cinema, #martial-arts-action, #loner-protagonist

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cheng Kang, Griffin Yueh Feng
- **Networks / Studios**: Shaw Brothers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Huang Tsung-Hsun** as *Jiang Dan Feng*
- **Shu Pei-Pei** as *Xiu Xiu*
- **Tien Feng** as *Lei the "Golden Snake Whip"*
- **Ching Miao** as *Huang Da Ba*
- **Wei Ping-Ao** as *Xiu Xiu's Brother*
- **Fan Mei-Sheng** as *villain who kills a woman*
- **Ma Ying** as *villain in second fight*
- **Chao Hsiung** as *Merciless Bandit*
- **Shum Lo** as *Village Chief*
- **Ng Wai** as *Gen Sheng's mother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Magnificent Swordsman?
Streaming availability is not indicated in the provided sources.

### Q: Is The Magnificent Swordsman worth watching?
It offers classic wuxia action and a tight, honor‑focused narrative that fans of the genre often appreciate.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The work is a single 80‑minute film, so the entire runtime comprises the story.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Magnificent Swordsman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108962)
- [The Magnificent Swordsman (1968) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-magnificent-swordsman)

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