The Swift Knight
The Swift Knight

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The Swift Knight

1971
Movie
80 min
Mandarin

In a rare reversal of typecasting, Shaw Brothers' perennial bad guy Lo Lieh breaks tradition to play the honorable and noble swordsman in The Swift Knight. It's a tale of brave knights, chivalry and fair maidens where the Swift Knight (Lo Lieh) finds himself involved in romance, court intrigue and deadly jousts while trying to protect the lives of a pair of siblings as the fate of the throne depends on them.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Arthur PennGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A charming and resourceful con man orchestrates a series of elaborate heists, targeting wealthy and corrupt individuals. As his success grows, he finds himself entangled with a determined detective and an enigmatic woman who may be more than she seems. The film follows his thrilling attempts to stay one step ahead of the law while navigating a dangerous game of deception.

Critical Reception

The Swift Knight was met with a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its stylish direction and Redford's charismatic performance, others found the plot to be convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its heist thriller elements and others finding it less engaging than expected.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its slick visuals and Robert Redford's magnetic lead performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that occasionally becomes overly complicated and a lack of consistent tension.

  • Seen as an ambitious but ultimately uneven crime thriller.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Swift Knight' to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat flawed, crime drama. Many viewers appreciated Robert Redford's charm and the film's stylish presentation, though some felt the story could have been tighter and more engaging.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme music for 'The Swift Knight' was composed by the legendary Lalo Schifrin, who is also famous for the theme music to the 'Mission: Impossible' television series.

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