The Legend of the Swordsman
1992, Cantonese. Directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung.
Ling Wu Chung decides to hide from the chaotic world. Before leaving, he visits his friends, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors. However, he finds that the tribe have been attacked, and their leader Yam Ying Ying has been abducted.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Legend of the Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tony Ching Siu-tungDirector
- Brigitte Lin Ching-hsiaDung Fong Bat Bai
- Jet LiLing Wu Chung
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamYam Ying Ying
- Michele ReisKiddo
- Waise Lee Chi-hungHattori Sengun
- Candice Yu On-onYang Shishi
- Fennie Yuen Kit-yingBlue Phoenix
- Lau ShunZen
- Yen Shi-KwanYam Ngoh Hang
- Chin Ka-LokSarutobi Kazuki
- Thomas Cheung Kwok-LeungHong Menda
- Andrew Kam Yeung-WahCast
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1992
- Original title
- 笑傲江湖II東方不敗
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- Tsui Hark, Elsa Tang Bik-yin, Tin-suen Chan
- Box office
- $4.4M
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The Legend of the Swordsman: quick answers
What should I watch before The Legend of the Swordsman?
Watch Swordsman (1990) first.
What comes after The Legend of the Swordsman?
Next in the series: Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993).
Is The Legend of the Swordsman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of the Swordsman?
The Legend of the Swordsman runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Legend of the Swordsman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of the Swordsman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of the Swordsman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Legend of the Swordsman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of the Swordsman on?
The Legend of the Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of the Swordsman?
If you liked The Legend of the Swordsman, try The Storm Warriors, Scorpion King: Book of Souls, Mortal Kombat.
Who directed The Legend of the Swordsman?
The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) was directed by Tony Ching Siu-tung and stars Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam.