The Swordsman (1990)
Siu ngo gong woo (original title)Reference View | Change View
- TV-14
- 1h 58min
- Action, History
- 27 Jan 1990 (Taiwan)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast
| Samuel Hui | ... |
Ling Wu Chung
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| Cecilia Yip | ... |
Kiddo
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| Jacky Cheung | ... |
Au Yeung Kuen
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| Sharla Cheung | ... |
Yam Ying Ying
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| Fennie Yuen | ... |
Blue Phoenix
(as Fanny Yuen)
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| Siu-Ming Lau | ... |
Ngok
(as Siu Ming Lau)
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| Wu Ma | ... |
Lau
(as Wo Ma)
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| Ching-Ying Lam | ... |
Kuk
(as Ching Ying Lam)
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| Wah Yuen | ... |
Zhor
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| Shun Lau | ... |
The Eunuch
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Ming Man Cheung | ... |
Luk Ta Yau
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Yiu-Sing Cheung |
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| Shan Chin | ... |
Lam Jan Nam
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Sing Kwong Lai |
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| Chi-Ming Lau |
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| Chi Wai Wong | ... |
New Head of Seun Fung Tong
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Directed by
| Siu-Tung Ching | ||
| King Hu | ||
| Raymond Lee | ||
| Hark Tsui | ||
| Ann Hui | ... | (uncredited) |
| Yeung-Wah Kam | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Louis Cha | ... | (novel) |
| Ying Wong | ... | () |
| Kee-To Lam | ... | () (as Kei To Lam) |
| Man-Leung Kwan | ... | () |
| Tai-Mok Lau | ... | () (as Tai-Muk Lau) |
| Yiu-Ming Leung | ... | () |
| Fu-hao Tai | ... | () |
Produced by
| Hark Tsui | ... | producer |
Music by
| Romeo Díaz | ||
| James Wong | ||
Cinematography by
| Ardy Lam | ||
| Peter Pau | ||
Editing by
| Marco Mak | ... | (as Mak Chi-Seen) |
| David Wu | ||
Editorial Department
| Chi Wai Chan | ... | assistant editor |
| Man-Cheong Chung | ... | assistant editor |
| Chi-Tat Jip | ... | assistant editor |
| Yuk-Yin Lam | ... | assistant editor |
| Chan-Kuen Pang | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| King Hu | ||
| Wah-Sang Leung | ... | (as James Leung) |
Costume Design by
| Edith Cheung | ||
| Bo-Ling Ng | ||
Production Management
| Feng-Kang Chu | ... | production manager: Taiwan |
| Lee-Kwan Fong | ... | production manager |
| Yin-leung Ma | ... | production manager |
| Jeff So | ... | production manager |
| Chun-bong Tse | ... | assistant production manager / assistant unit manager |
| Wai-Tak Wong | ... | assistant production manager |
| Chi-ming Yang | ... | production manager: Taiwan |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Yiu-Chung Ho | ... | assistant director |
| Kuo-Han Yuan | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Chi-Wah Lee | ... | props |
| Yi-Lai Pan | ... | props: Taiwan unit |
| Yin-Wai Wong | ... | props |
| Tien-ping Yao | ... | props: Taiwan unit |
Sound Department
| Yu Ting | ... | dubbing editor: cantonese |
Stunts
| Siu-Tung Ching | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Chi-Ho Lau | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bruce Law | ... | stunt coordinator: fire sequences and body burns |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lik-Hang Chan | ... | assistant camera |
| Kei Sheung Chow | ... | assistant camera |
| Perry Ho | ... | assistant camera / focus puller |
| Po Wing Ho | ... | assistant camera |
| Ya-Tung Li | ... | gaffer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Ga-Ming Cheung | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Chi-Sum Chow | ... | production assistant |
| Yun-Chuen Geung | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Pandora Filmproduktion (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Golden Princess Amusement Company (1990) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Miramax (2007) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fu Leng Sound Studios (sound post-production)
- Wah Sing Sound Dubbing Production (dubbing editor: Mandarin)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. Blademaster, a young martial arts expert, accidentally ends up in possession, but the plot grows complex as Japanese samurai, an illegal Chinese sect, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors, a rival martial arts school and the leader of his own martial arts school vie for the scroll. Romantic complications also ensue, involving him with his longtime chum, daughter of the leader of his school, a Japanese woman, and two of the snake- wielding tribeswomen (Blue Phoenix and their leader, Princess Yin-Yin). Written by Reid Gagle |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | King Hu was credited as the director but he allegedly left the project midway, and the film was completed by a team led by producer Hark Tsui. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Swordsman II (1992). See more » |