BASTARD SWORDSMAN

BASTARD SWORDSMAN
HONG KONG 1983
DIRECTOR: CHANG CHEH
Every ten years, two rival clans have a duel. The chief of the losing clan at the last duel has since devoted his life to learning the “Silkworm Technique” of sword fighting but has failed to master it. Meanwhile, an orphan in the clan begs to be taught the martial arts but is denied until a masked stranger begins training him. Before long, all roads will converge in wild, high-flying sword fighting excitement. With extensive wirework and surreal wuxia action, SWORDSMAN is the stunning precursor to the modern international hits CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS. (95 mins.)