Swordsman
笑傲江湖
Synopsis
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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[Trailer] 笑傲江湖 (Swordsman) - HD VersionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-28
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Sam Hui
Ling Wu Chung
Cecilia Yip Tung
Kiddo
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Au Yeung
Sharla Cheung Man
Ren Ying Ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
Lau Siu-Ming
Ngok
Yuen Wah
Zhor
Lau Shun
The Eunuch
Lam Ching-Ying
Kuk
Wu Ma
Lau
Cheung Ming-Man
Luk Ta Yau
Kam Shan
Lam Jan Nam
Han Ying-Chieh
Fung Ching Yeung
Wong Chi-Wai
New Head of Seun Fung Tong
John Cheung Chan-Sang
Clan Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Cha, Wong Ying, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tai Foo-Ho, Jason Lam Kee-To, Lau Tai-Muk, Kwan Man-Leung
- Original Score
- James Wong Jim
- Original Title
- 笑傲江湖
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Golden Princess Film Productions, Long Shong Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
Louis Cha, Wong Ying, Edward Leung Yiu-Ming, Tai Foo-Ho, Jason Lam Kee-To, Lau Tai-Muk, Kwan Man-Leung
James Wong Jim
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah, Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Tsui Hark, Ann Hui
Department Leadership Roster
King Hu
Director
Tsui Hark
Director
Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Director
Raymond Lee Wai-Man
Director
Tsui Hark
Producer
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Director of Photography
Peter Pau Tak-Hai
Director of Photography
Wong Ying
Writer
Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
Writer
Tai Foo-Ho
Writer
Jason Lam Kee-To
Writer
Lau Tai-Muk
Writer
Kwan Man-Leung
Writer
Ann Hui
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swordsman
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What is Swordsman about?
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.
Who directed Swordsman?
Swordsman was directed by King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man.
Who stars in Swordsman?
The principal cast of Swordsman includes Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Sharla Cheung Man, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.
When was Swordsman released and how long is it?
Swordsman was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Swordsman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swordsman was composed by James Wong Jim.
Is Swordsman based on a book or true story?
Swordsman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Cha".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swordsman?
Swordsman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).