All of TVGuide.com Videos Only

By The Sword

1994, Movie, R, 91 mins

By The Sword: Review

The top-shelf video release BY THE SWORD depicts a contest of wills between an old master and a young disciple, set in the world of championship fencing. This generally well-produced formula film is enhanced by the caliber of acting talent enlisted, as well as by the rich, turn-of-the-century texture of the New York settings. Fencing maestro Alexander Villard (Eric Roberts) is an undefeated Olympic champion, a second-generation master swordsman who walked away at the top ... read more leave a comment