What is The Swordsman?
The Swordsman is a 2020 South Korean period action film directed by Choi Jae-hoon and starring Jang Hyuk as the titular character, with additional cast members including Kim Hyeon-soo and Joe Taslim. The film runs for one hour and forty-one minutes and is classified under the genres of action, drama, and history.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Release date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Genres
- Action, Drama, History
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
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The Swordsman is a 2020 South Korean period action film directed by Choi Jae-hoon and starring Jang Hyuk as the titular character, with additional cast members including Kim Hyeon-soo and Joe Taslim. The film runs for one hour and forty-one minutes and is classified under the genres of action, drama, and history. After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. However, when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more. The film features real chase action and received a PG-13 rating, with a United States release date of February 16, 2021. Also known by the Korean title Geomgaek, the production involves full cast and crew credits documented across multiple film databases and reference platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A blinded master swordsman must unsheathe his weapon again when traffickers kidnap his daughter.”
- Features real chase action and intense swordplay choreography.
- Stars Jang Hyuk as the titular character in a period action setting.
- Directed by Choi Jae-hoon with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.
- It carries a PG-13 rating, which may limit the raw intensity for viewers seeking hard-R violence.
Watch it if you enjoy historical South Korean action films featuring skilled swordsmen and rescue missions.
The film combines action, drama, and history with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes and a PG-13 rating.
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Where to stream The Swordsman?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database as now streaming, though specific regional services vary.
Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of South Korean period action films and star Jang Hyuk's swordplay.
Binge duration?
The film has a single running time of 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Essential episodes?
As a feature film directed by Choi Jae-hoon, it is viewed as a single complete movie rather than a series with episodes.
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