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The Swordsman(2020)

1h 41mAction, Drama, HistoryKorean
7.5/10
287 user ratings

Real chase action.

Overview

After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.

Director

Choi Jae-hoon

Studio

Opus Pictures

Revenue

$2M

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Cast

Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk

as Tae-yeul

Kim Hyeon-soo

Kim Hyeon-soo

as Tae-ok

Joe Taslim

Joe Taslim

as Gurutai

Jeong Man-sik

Jeong Man-sik

as Min Seung-ho

Jang Hyun-sung

Jang Hyun-sung

as Monarch

Lee Na-kyeong

Lee Na-kyeong

as Hwa-seon

Lee Min-hyuk

Lee Min-hyuk

as Gyeom Sa-bok

Choi Jin-ho

Choi Jin-ho

as Lee Mok-yo

Ji Seung-hyun

Ji Seung-hyun

as Inuchi

Ji Gun-woo

Ji Gun-woo

as Huasam

Gong Sang-a

Gong Sang-a

as Small Restaurant Owner

Shin Jae-hwan

Shin Jae-hwan

as Envoy from Qing

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2020

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

Korean

Rating

7.5 / 10

Box Office

$2M

Production Companies

Opus Pictures • Kiwi Media Group • The Wave E&m

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Where can I watch The Swordsman?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Swordsman (2020).

What is The Swordsman about?

After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.

Who directed The Swordsman?

The Swordsman was directed by Choi Jae-hoon and released in 2020. It is a action, drama, history film.

How long is The Swordsman?

The Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

Who stars in The Swordsman?

The cast of The Swordsman includes Jang Hyuk as Tae-yeul, Kim Hyeon-soo as Tae-ok, Joe Taslim as Gurutai, Jeong Man-sik as Min Seung-ho, Jang Hyun-sung as Monarch and more.

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