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The Bastard Swordsman (1983)

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415 Votes
Action & Adventure Mystery 19831h 35m

Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.The Bastard Swordsman featuring Norman Chui and Tony Liu is available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 2 others. It's an action & adventure and mystery movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (415 votes).

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The Bastard Swordsman offers a compelling narrative that revolves around an underdog character, Yun Fei Yang, who is constantly bullied but rises above his challenges in a formidable kung-fu school. This plotline provides an engaging mix of drama, suspense, and character development.

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The movie is a blend of Mystery and Action & Adventure genres, offering a thrilling experience for fans of these genres. The duel that takes place once a decade adds an element of mystery and anticipation, while the kung-fu school setting and the arrival of a wandering swordsman add to the action and adventure.

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The Bastard Swordsman has received positive audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10 and a Reelgood score of 58 out of 100. These ratings indicate that the movie has been appreciated by viewers for its storyline, performances, and overall cinematic experience.

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The Bastard Swordsman has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.1 (415 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Yun Fei Yang is the viciously bullied orphan who takes on the unpleasant tasks at a formidable kung-fu school. Constantly mocked by the other students of the school, Yen counts as his only friend the daughter of the resident master. Any internal wrangling between the various members is put to one side when a swordsman from a rival clan reminds the master of the duel he must take part in once a decade. Unfortunately the defending clan chief is well aware that his rival is more powerful than himself. The expected defeat is further complicated when a wandering swordsman arrives on the scene and joins himself to the injured party, immediately adding to Yen's woes.

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Runtime: 1h 35m

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Related Genres: Action & AdventureMystery
Country of origin: Hong Kong
Original Release Date: Sep 14, 1983