The Legend

Mar 4, 1993

1h 46m

★ 7.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Adventure

Action

Comedy

Production Companies

Eastern Productions

Gala Film Distribution Limited

The Legend Trailers

Cast

Fong Sai-Yuk

Jet Li

Miu Chui-Fa

Josephine Siao Fong-Fong

The Governor of Kau Man

Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo

Ting Ting

Michele Reis

Fong Tuk

Paul Chu Kong

Siu-wan

Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung

Tiger Lui

Chan Chung-Yung

Chan Ka-lok

Adam Cheng Siu-Chow

Macu

Peter Chan Lung

Yu Tung

Yu Yankai

Rascal

Gao Xian

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