The Swordsman
검객
“Real chase action.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Swordsman (2020)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-14
Top Cast
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Jang Hyuk
Tae-yeul
Kim Hyeon-soo
Tae-ok
Joe Taslim
Gurutai
Jeong Man-sik
Min Seung-ho
Jang Hyun-sung
Monarch
Lee Na-kyeong
Hwa-seon
Lee Min-hyuk
Gyeom Sa-bok
Choi Jin-ho
Lee Mok-yo
Ji Seung-hyun
Inuchi
Ji Gun-woo
Huasam
Gong Sang-a
Small Restaurant Owner
Shin Jae-hwan
Envoy from Qing
Cheon Yeong-am
Mukan
Yoon Seung-hoon
Jo-chung
Angelina Danilova
Lady from the West
Kim Young-sung
Vice Boss
Kim Min-seo
Girl
Kim Yun-tae
Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Original Score
- Na Yun-sik
- Original Title
- 검객
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Opus Pictures, Kiwi Media Group, The Wave E&m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Choi Jae-hoon
Choi Jae-hoon
Na Yun-sik
Sohn Won-ho
Go A-mo
Ahn Byung-rae, Park A-hyoung, Lee Tae-hun, Sin Gyeong-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Ahn Byung-rae
Producer
Choi Jae-hoon
Director
Park A-hyoung
Producer
Choi Jae-hoon
Writer
Lee Tae-hun
Producer
Sohn Won-ho
Director of Photography
Yun Mi-ra
Costume Design
Go A-mo
Editor
Na Yun-sik
Original Music Composer
Shin Yoo-jin
Production Design
Sin Gyeong-ho
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swordsman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Swordsman?
The principal cast of The Swordsman includes Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo, Joe Taslim, Jeong Man-sik, Jang Hyun-sung.
When was The Swordsman released and how long is it?
The Swordsman was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Swordsman make at the box office?
The Swordsman grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swordsman was composed by Na Yun-sik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swordsman?
The Swordsman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).