Where to Watch Dragon Inn (1967) in the US

What it's about

The Eunuch of the Emperor has ordered the commander of his army condemned to death for betrayal and insurrection. The commander's family was was murdered to cut off his bloodline, but his two youngest, a son and a daughter, were expelled from the empire to the outlands in an attempt to draw out the commanders confidant and adviser. In order to complete the plan, the Eunuch sent his ultra-secret Black Arrow Troop to assassinate the two remaining children and the advisor. The ambush: to be carried out at the Inn Of Dragon's Gate at the border. The plans fail as journeymen of great swordsmanship turn up at the inn. From that point until the end of the flic many battles take place. This film is a masterpiece of martial arts swords-play and speaks the tune of "The Swordsman" and the "Zatoichi" films. A must see for fans of classic Asian cinema.

Cast and crew

Director

King Hu

Writer

King Hu

Starring

Polly Ling-Feng Shang-Kuan, Chun Shih, Ying Bai

Details

Release date

Oct 21, 1967

Language

Mandarin

Country

Taiwan, Hong Kong

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Dragon Inn (1967) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Dragon Inn in the United States?

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Can I watch Dragon Inn for free in the United States?

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