The Legend of the Swordsman
Seen it?1992 | 107 min | Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Ling Wu Chung decides to hide from the chaotic world. Before leaving, he visits his friends, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors. However, he finds that the tribe have been attacked, and their leader Yam Ying Ying has been abducted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaDung Fong Bat Bai
- Jet LiLing Wu Chung
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamYam Ying Ying
- Michele ReisKiddo
- Waise Lee Chi-HungHattori Sengun
- Candice Yu On-onYang Shishi
- Fennie Yuen Kit-yingBlue Phoenix
- Lau ShunZen
- Yen Shi-KwanYam Ngoh Hang
- Chin Ka-LokSarutobi Kazuki