Bastard Swordsman (Tian can bian) (1983) Shaw Brothers

US Title: Bastard Swordsman
Also Known As: 天蚕变, 天蠶变, Tian Can Bian, Reincarnate Swordsman
Year: 1983
Country: Hong Kong

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Story Snapshot:
Set in the mystical world of rival martial arts clans, Bastard Swordsman follows an outcast servant at the Wu Dang school who is mocked and abused because of his unknown origins. Secretly trained by a mysterious masked master in the deadly Silkworm Technique, he gradually transforms into a powerful swordsman capable of challenging the greatest fighters in the martial world. Filled with bizarre fantasy powers, supernatural combat, colorful Shaw Brothers visuals, and unforgettable wuxia action, the film became one of the most imaginative martial arts fantasy classics of the 1980s.

Why Collectors Pick It:
A cult Shaw Brothers fantasy epic celebrated for its surreal martial arts powers, inventive choreography, and visually stunning special effects. Widely regarded as one of the most unique wuxia films produced during the golden era of Hong Kong martial arts cinema.

• Starring: Norman Chu Siu-Keung, Anthony Lau Wing, Alex Man Chi-Leung, Kwan Feng, Lo Meng, Goo Goon-Chung, Candy Wen Xue-Er, Yuen Qiu, Wong Yung, Lau Suet-Wah
• Directed by: Tony Liu Jun-Guk
• Produced by: Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Lawrence Wong Ka-Hee
• Action Directors: Yuen Tak, Tony Liu Jun-Guk
• Production Company: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Distributed by: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Release Year: 1983
• Country: Hong Kong
• Languages: Cantonese (Dolby Digital), Mandarin (Dolby