
Swordsman
1990 · Movie · 120 min · ★ 7.0
A kung-fu manual known as the Sacred Scroll is stolen from the Emperor's library. An army detachment is sent to recover it. Meanwhile, a young swordsman and his fellow disciple are accidentally drawn into the chaos.
Also known as The Swordsman · China Swordsman
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Details
- Years
- 1990
- Release date
- 1990-04-05
- Language
- CN
- Runtime
- 120 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (91 votes)
Themes
- martial arts
- wuxia
- woman director
Cast & crew

Sam Hui
as Ling Wu Chung

Cecilia Yip Tung
as Kiddo

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
as Au Yeung

Sharla Cheung
as Ren Ying Ying

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
as Blue Phoenix

Lau Siu-Ming
as Ngok

Yuen Wah
as Zhor

Lau Shun
as The Eunuch

Lam Ching-Ying
as Kuk

Wu Ma
as Lau
Directed by Tsui Hark, King Hu, Raymond Lee Wai-Man +1 more