Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in literature and performing arts]
6. [genres for motion pictures]

Anotations

Scope note:

Genre of motion picture featuring action and adventure, usually though not always in a more or less accurate historical setting, with dashing and courageous protagonists who fight, often with swords, for some noble cause.