Swordsman(1990)
笑傲江湖
Swordsman Synopsis
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.
Swordsman (1990) is a action and adventure film directed by Tsui Hark, released on April 5, 1990 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau and Sharla Cheung. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsui Hark
- Writers:
- Louis Cha, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Jason Lam Kee-To
- Producers:
- Tsui Hark, Ann Hui
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Pau Tak-Hai
- Production:
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Long Shong Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Swordsman (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Swordsman before you stream it.
Swordsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
- Cheung Ming-Man
Cheung Ming-Man
as Luk Ta Yau
- Kam Shan
Kam Shan
as Lam Jan Nam
Key crew
Directed by Tsui Hark, written by Louis Cha, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming and Jason Lam Kee-To, produced by Tsui Hark and Ann Hui.
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Swordsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 95 ratings.
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Swordsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swordsman online?
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Swordsman (1990) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Swordsman?
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The main cast of Swordsman (1990) includes Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Sharla Cheung and Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying. The film was directed by Tsui Hark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swordsman released?
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Swordsman was released on April 5, 1990 and runs for 2h.
Is Swordsman worth watching?
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Swordsman (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swordsman?
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Yes. The official Swordsman trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.