The Legend
方世玉
Synopsis
The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corey Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Kevin Tsai, John Chan Kin-Chung
- Original Score
- Mark Lui, Romeo Díaz, James Wong Jim
- Original Title
- 方世玉
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Eastern Productions, Gala Film Distribution Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corey Yuen
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Kevin Tsai, John Chan Kin-Chung
Mark Lui, Romeo Díaz, James Wong Jim
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing, Chan Chi-Ying
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Jet Li, Chui Po-Chu, Jimmy Lin
Department Leadership Roster
Corey Yuen
Director
Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
Screenplay
Kevin Tsai
Screenplay
John Chan Kin-Chung
Screenplay
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Director of Photography
Mark Lui
Original Music Composer
Romeo Díaz
Original Music Composer
Chan Chi-Ying
Director of Photography
James Wong Jim
Original Music Composer
Chui Po-Chu
Producer
Shirley Chan
Costume Design
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Ann Hui
Production Design
Jimmy Lin
Producer
Huang Baorong
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend
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What is The Legend about?
The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.
Who directed The Legend?
The Legend was directed by Corey Yuen.
Who stars in The Legend?
The principal cast of The Legend includes Jet Li, Josephine Siao, Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Michele Reis, Paul Chu Kong.
When was The Legend released and how long is it?
The Legend was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did The Legend make at the box office?
The Legend grossed $4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend was composed by Mark Lui, Romeo Díaz, James Wong Jim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend?
The Legend holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).