The Legend of the Swordsman
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.
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Where is The Legend of the Swordsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
About The Legend of the Swordsman
The Legend of the Swordsman is a 1992 cn-language action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung. The cast is led by Brigitte Lin, Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome.
The Legend of the Swordsman was produced by Film Workshop, Mei Ah Laser Disc Co, LTD, and Long Shong Pictures and made in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It was released on June 26, 1992, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tony Ching Siu-Tung
- Writers
- Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tsui Hark, Tin-suen Chan
- Release date
- June 26, 1992
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Film Workshop, Mei Ah Laser Disc Co, LTD, Long Shong Pictures
The Legend of the Swordsman cast & crew
The Legend of the Swordsman was directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung and written by Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tsui Hark, and Tin-suen Chan.
The cast features Brigitte Lin as Dung Fong Bat Bai, Jet Li as Ling Wu Chung, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam as Yam Ying Ying, Michele Reis as Kiddo, Waise Lee Chi-Hung as Hattori Sengun, and Candice Yu On-On as Yang Shishi.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Tsui Hark.
Is The Legend of the Swordsman worth watching?
The Legend of the Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 130 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, fantasy, and adventure, The Legend of the Swordsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Legend of the Swordsman
In United States, you can stream The Legend of the Swordsman on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Legend of the Swordsman
Brigitte Lin
Dung Fong Bat Bai
Jet Li
Ling Wu Chung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Yam Ying Ying
Michele Reis
Kiddo
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Hattori Sengun
Candice Yu On-On
Yang Shishi
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
Lau Shun
Zen
Yen Shi-Kwan
Yam Ngoh Hang
Chin Ka-Lok
Sarutobi Kazuki
Thomas Cheung Kwok-Leung
Hong Menda
Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah
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The Legend of the Swordsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Legend of the Swordsman in United States?
The Legend of the Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Legend of the Swordsman on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Legend of the Swordsman is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Legend of the Swordsman in?
The Legend of the Swordsman is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Legend of the Swordsman?
The Legend of the Swordsman runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Legend of the Swordsman rated?
The Legend of the Swordsman is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 130 ratings.
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