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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.
Imperial libraries and stolen ancient scrolls set a stage ripe for chaotic martial arts skirmishes. A wayward young disciple finds himself caught in a frantic race to recover the legendary manual before it falls into the wrong hands.
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King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
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
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You can stream Swordsman (1990) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.
Directors
King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
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
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