Hong Kong Synopsis
多情劍客無情劍
Due to his own extreme ideals, famed swordsman Li has lost everyone dear to him. After his life is saved by a rival swordsman, Li's overwhelming pride means he forsakes the woman he loves and lets her marry his saviour. Li's only comfort is alcohol and the simple life he has now accepted. On one such journey, the lonely swordsman befriends the exceptionally skilled, yet secretive Fei who has his own pressures to contend with. The person behind Li's troubles proves to be elusive, though all the clues seem to point to the legendary 'Plum Blossom Bandit', a disguised figure whose identity has long proved elusive to the martial world.
The 1976–1978 Hong Kong Window
52 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Sentimental Swordsman sits at position #18.
Other Titles From Shaw Brothers
The 1970s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Sentimental Swordsman premiered. 122 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #350 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (58th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.2 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Action productions specifically: #229 of 516 (top 44%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Release Date | October 14, 1977 |
| IMDb | tt0076827 |