The Legend of the Swordsman

Jun 26, 1992

1h 47m

★ 6.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Fantasy

Adventure

Production Companies

Film Workshop

Mei Ah Laser Disc Co, LTD

Long Shong Pictures

Golden Princess Film Productions

The Legend of the Swordsman Trailers

Cast

Dung Fong Bat Bai

Brigitte Lin

Ling Wu Chung

Jet Li

Yam Ying Ying

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam

Kiddo

Michele Reis

Hattori Sengun

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Yang Shishi

Candice Yu On-On

Blue Phoenix

Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying

Zen

Lau Shun

Yam Ngoh Hang

Yen Shi-Kwan

Sarutobi Kazuki

Chin Ka-Lok

Hong Menda

Thomas Cheung Kwok-Leung

Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah

During the Sung dynasty with Emperor Hsiao Hsia in power and freedom fighters, who are based in the Tai-hun Mountains. Miss Shang is on her way to Dragon City to receive secret plans to take to the rebel stronghold. But the Mayor kills her contact and takes the plans. She must now find the plans and exact revenge upon the murderous Mayor.

5.5

Chaotic Jianghu: Divine Weapons Rivalry

Jun 13, 2025

When a legendary divine weapon resurfaces, it sets off a frenzy in the martial world as heroes compete to claim it and dominate the jianghu. But beneath the hunt lies a shocking secret that triggers a web of rivalries and conspiracies.

6.0

The Clutch of Power

Dec 29, 1977

A rogue swordsman known as "Soul of the Sword" kills the father of a young Kung Fu expert, who teams up with a Drunken Monk to put an end to Soul of the Sword’s reign of terror, and thwart the Mongol invasion.

6.7

Come Drink with Me

Apr 7, 1966

Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.

0.0

The Phantom Lute

Jan 1, 1975

Chia Ling aka Judy Lee (SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES, QUEEN BOXER) stars as a woman summoned by a retired general to sing and play the lute for him, but as she performs, he attempts to assault her and in the process murders her. The general and his assistant throw her body and lute into a fire, but Master Ku, a scholar who was watching her father, finds the burnt shell of the lute which now contains her ghost. Together they will now try and bring the general and his henchmen to justice.

6.3

Golden Swallow

Apr 3, 1968

Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.

6.1

The Storm Warriors

Dec 10, 2009

Wind and Cloud find themselves up against a ruthless Japanese warlord intent on invading China.

6.0

The Story of Thirty-Six Killers

Jan 1, 1971

No overview available.

6.2

Blade of Fury

Sep 28, 2024

Pei Xing, known as the Jackal, once traded lives for money without emotion. After witnessing the powerful crush those fighting for justice, his sense of righteousness awakens. Now, he seeks revenge, punishing the wicked while facing off against other skilled swordsmans.

6.2

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

Jul 9, 1972

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ainu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ainu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

5.0

The Hero and the Beauty(part 1)

Jun 2, 1965

No overview available.

0.0

The Hero and the Beauty(part 2)

Jun 9, 1965

No overview available.

0.0

Iron Fan and Magic Sword

Nov 2, 1971

Fang Yung-Chiu is a young martial artist skilled in disc-throwing and swordplay. When a society known as the Han Brothers kills her master, she vows revenge; but, is her master really dead?

0.0

Jade Dragon

Oct 16, 1968

Old school weepy sword fighting epic with Melinda Chen Man Ling, Cathay's answer to Cheng Pei Pei.

0.0

The Living Sword

Sep 30, 1971

Cathay Classic, Paul Chang and Melinda Chen star in this melodramatic Wu Xia picture. Sammo Hung is in the first minute or two as a duelist in the tournament and probably directed the fights.

0.0

The Ace of Swordsman

Apr 17, 1969

Tien Yua, most well known for being the bad guy in Wang Yu films, especially the One Armed Boxer is the good guy here. Frankie Wei is in it as his rival. This is a rare film.

0.0

The Violet Mansion

Feb 15, 1969

Another Cathay Wu Xia flick featuring Melinda Chen Manling.

0.0

Lotus Camp

Jun 11, 1969

Melinda Chen Man-Ling stars in another Cathay wuxia flick.