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The Legend

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1993 | 106 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $31 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 32K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Corey Yuen

  • Jet LiFong Sai-Yuk
  • Josephine SiaoMiu Chui-Fa
  • Vincent Zhao WenzhuoThe Governor of Kau Man
  • Michele ReisTing Ting
  • Paul Chu KongFong Tuk
  • Sibelle Hu Hui-ChungSiu-wan
  • Chan Chung-YungTiger Lui
  • Adam Cheng Siu-ChowChan Ka-lok
  • Peter Chan LungMacu
  • Yu YankaiYu Tung