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The Sword and the Lute

1967Movie1 h 27 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A violent, nostalgic action movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Story

The adventures of a young married swordfighting couple, Lianzhu and Gui Wu, and the swordfighting members of their different clans.

Feels like

  • Classic Wuxia Drama
  • Martial Arts Revenge
  • Clan Feuds
  • Retro Hong Kong Cinema
  • Choreographed Swordplay
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Nostalgic Adventure
  • Traditional Heroism

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Hsu Tseng-Hung
Written by
Shen Chiang
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren

Everyone

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Facts

April 21, 1967 · 1 h 27 min · Violence

Released
April 21, 1967
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
39 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sword and the Lute?"

Questions about The Sword and the Lute

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sword and the Lute?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sword and the Lute from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is The Sword and the Lute worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Sword and the Lute okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Sword and the Lute?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Sword and the Lute in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.