The Legend of the Swordsman
笑傲江湖II東方不敗
Synopsis
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.
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Swordsman II (1992) TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-16
Top Cast
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Brigitte Lin
Dung Fong Bat Bai
Jet Li
Ling Wu Chung
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Yam Ying Ying
Michele Reis
Kiddo
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Hattori Sengun
Candice Yu On-On
Yang Shishi
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
Lau Shun
Zen
Yen Shi-Kwan
Yam Ngoh Hang
Chin Ka-Lok
Sarutobi Kazuki
Thomas Cheung Kwok-Leung
Hong Menda
Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah
Sam Ho Choi-Chow
Choi Kwok-Ping
Wong Wai-Shun
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Ching Siu-Tung
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tin-suen Chan, Tsui Hark, Louis Cha
- Original Title
- 笑傲江湖II東方不敗
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Mei Ah Laser Disc Co, LTD, Long Shong Pictures, Golden Princess Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Elsa Tang Bik-Yin, Tin-suen Chan, Tsui Hark, Louis Cha
Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Tsui Hark
Producer
Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Director
Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
Writer
Tin-suen Chan
Writer
Tsui Hark
Writer
William Chang Suk-Ping
Costume Design
Chung Yee-Fung
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of the Swordsman
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What is The Legend of the Swordsman about?
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.
Who directed The Legend of the Swordsman?
The Legend of the Swordsman was directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung.
Who stars in The Legend of the Swordsman?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Swordsman includes Brigitte Lin, Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Michele Reis, Waise Lee Chi-Hung.
When was The Legend of the Swordsman released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Swordsman was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Legend of the Swordsman make at the box office?
The Legend of the Swordsman grossed $4.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Legend of the Swordsman based on a book or true story?
The Legend of the Swordsman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of the Swordsman?
The Legend of the Swordsman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).