Swordsman
1990 · 117 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Adventure
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.
Directed by King Hu · Written by Wong Ying
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Sam Hui Ling Wu Chung -
Cecilia Yip Tung Kiddo -
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau Au Yeung -
Sharla Cheung Man Ren Ying Ying -
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying Blue Phoenix -
Lau Siu-Ming Ngok -
Yuen Wah Zhor -
Lau Shun The Eunuch -
Lam Ching-Ying Kuk -
Wu Ma Lau - C Cheung Ming-Man Luk Ta Yau
- K Kam Shan Lam Jan Nam
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