Lady of the Law

Lady of the Law

1975 · 90 min · ★ 6.6 · Action, Crime

A dangerous criminal escapes captivity – but luckily crime-busting super-swordswoman Leng Rushuang (Shih Szu) is on his trail. However, she has doubts about his guilt, and she's not going to stop fighting until she's sure the right man is being punished.

Directed by Shen Chiang · Written by Shen Chiang

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