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1990

Swordsman

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.

Credits

Directors

Raymond Lee Wai-Man , Tony Ching Siu-Tung , King Hu , Tsui Hark

Producers

Tsui Hark , Ann Hui

Writers

Edward Leung Yiu-Ming , Tai Foo-Ho , Jason Lam Kee-To , Wong Ying , Kwan Man-Leung , Lau Tai-Muk

Cinematographers

Peter Pau Tak-Hai , Andy Lam Kwok-Wah

Cast

Sam Hui , Cecilia Yip Tung , Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau , Sharla Cheung , Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying , Lau Siu-Ming , Yuen Wah , Lau Shun , Lam Ching-Ying , Wu Ma

Studios

Film Workshop , Golden Princess Film Productions , Long Shong Pictures

Genres

Action Adventure

Posters

5
Swordsman (1990) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Swordsman (1990) international poster - US
US international
Swordsman (1990) character poster - US
US character
Swordsman (1990) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Swordsman (1990) imax poster - US
US imax

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