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The Swordsman

8.019741h 30mMovieAction

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.

DirectorLindsay Shonteff
WriterEllis Hugh Brody

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Cast · Directed by Lindsay Shonteff

LMLinda Marlowe
Linda Marlowe
Harriet Zapper
ALAlan Lake
Alan Lake
Reynaud Duval
JK
Jason Kemp
Karel Duval
TT
Tony Theng
Hock
EREdina Ronay
Edina Ronay
Guy Champion
NJNoel Johnson
Noel Johnson
Christian Duval
PHPeter Halliday
Peter Halliday
Rabelais
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Alex Zendor
WR
William Ridoutt
Inspector Cook
GAGraham Ashley
Graham Ashley
Barfly
MO
Michael O'Malley
Gendarme

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The Swordsman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Swordsman?

The Swordsman isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Swordsman on Netflix?

No, The Swordsman is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Swordsman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Swordsman for free?

The Swordsman isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Swordsman?

The Swordsman hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 22, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Swordsman?

The Swordsman is currently the latest film in the Big Zapper Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Swordsman?

Yes — Big Zapper (1973) comes before The Swordsman in the Big Zapper Collection.

Is The Swordsman part of a trilogy?

No — The Swordsman is part of the Big Zapper Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Big Zapper Collection?

There are 2 films in the Big Zapper Collection: Big Zapper (1973) and The Swordsman (1974).