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 King Hu, released on April 5, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau and Sharla Cheung Man. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- King Hu
- Writers:
- Louis Cha, Wong Ying, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
- Producers:
- Tsui Hark, Ann Hui
- Cinematographer:
- Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
- Production:
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Long Shong Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Swordsman (1990) Trailer
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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 Man
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 King Hu, written by Louis Cha, Wong Ying and Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, produced by Tsui Hark and Ann Hui.
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Swordsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 98 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 WeTV, 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 Man and Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying. The film was directed by King Hu. 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 1h 57m.
Is Swordsman worth watching?
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Swordsman (1990) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 98 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.