When I first saw this movie, I was astonished that Shaw Brothers (who is more famous for kung fu movies) were capable of producing such a masterpiece. Bastard Swordsman is no "Duel to the Death," but it's the best Shaw Brothers has ever done in the wuxia/swordplay genre. I absolutely love it. Just a shame that the much-anticipated "Silkworm technique" is not illustrated convincingly.

[9/10]