Series

The Swordsman

199745m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 1997-01-13
Runtime: 45m
Language: Cantonese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 40
Network: ATV
Status: Ended
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: ATV Enterprises Limited

About The Swordsman

The Swordsman is a 1997 web series in the Drama genre, starring Jiing Mak, Damian Lau Chung-Yan and Lawrence Yan Chi-Keung. It spans 1 season and 40 episodes, and originally aired on ATV. Below you can see where to watch The Swordsman in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the demon teaching Yan Beifei helped the Central Plains master defeat Liu Shengyijian, his family was slaughtered, and his son Yan Guhong was taken away by his slain father and enemy Qin Baichuan. Hong escapes secretly and is raised by Xin Xiaoyue and trained as a killer. After receiving the order to kill Chuan, Hou Hong discovered that Chuan was the father of Mo Chou, his confidante. On the other hand, he also learned that Mo Chou had been insulted by Chu Jiangnan, Chu Jiangnan's cronies. It turned out that Chu Jiangnan was plotting to rebel against Sichuan, and Yan Guhong was forced to get involved in the struggle between Sichuan and the South. Against Fu Hong, a battle was set off.

Seasons (1)

Season 140 eps · 1997

Cast

Jiing Mak

辛晓月

Damian Lau Chung-Yan

燕北飞∕白云

Lawrence Yan Chi-Keung

楚江南

Erica Choi Hiu-Yee

秦莫愁

Kristy Yang Rongru

小莲

Eric Wan Tin-Chiu

秦汩

Paul Chun Pui

Chun Bak Chuan

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

柳生一剑

Patricia Chong

楚心如

Yeung Chung

韩灰

Lee Yun-Ki

常欢

Themes & keywords

martial artshistoricalwuxia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Swordsman in South Africa?+

The Swordsman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Swordsman on Netflix?+

The Swordsman is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of The Swordsman are there?+

The Swordsman has 1 season and 40 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman stars Jiing Mak, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Lawrence Yan Chi-Keung, Erica Choi Hiu-Yee and Kristy Yang Rongru.

When did The Swordsman come out?+

The Swordsman is a 1997 web series.

What genre is The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman is Drama series.