The Swordsman
“Some called her Dirty Harriet. A Cut Above The Rest”
Synopsis
When Harriet Zapper is hired to find the identity of Karel Duval, and the true heir to the Duval family fortune, a bloody trail of murders leads the Big Zapper from London to the South of France and into a hornet's nest of betrayal and death.
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Zapper's Blade of Vengeance (1974) Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsay Shonteff
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellis Hugh Brody
- Original Score
- Colin PearsonRoger Wootton
- Original Title
- The Swordsman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lindsay Shonteff Film Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsay Shonteff
Ellis Hugh Brody
Colin PearsonRoger Wootton
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsay Shonteff
Director
Ellis Hugh Brody
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swordsman
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What is The Swordsman about?
When Harriet Zapper is hired to find the identity of Karel Duval, and the true heir to the Duval family fortune, a bloody trail of murders leads the Big Zapper from London to the South of France and into a hornet's nest of betrayal and death.
Who directed The Swordsman?
The Swordsman was directed by Lindsay Shonteff.
Who stars in The Swordsman?
The principal cast of The Swordsman includes Linda Marlowe, Alan Lake, Jason Kemp, Tony Theng, Edina Ronay.
When was The Swordsman released and how long is it?
The Swordsman was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swordsman was composed by Colin PearsonRoger Wootton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swordsman?
The Swordsman holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).