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The Legend of the Swordsman

6.619921h 47mRMovieActionFantasyAdventure

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.

DirectorTony Ching Siu-Tung
WritersTsui Hark·Elsa Tang Bik-Yin
ProducerTsui Hark

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Cast · Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung

BLBrigitte Lin
Brigitte Lin
Dung Fong Bat Bai
JLJet Li
Jet Li
Ling Wu Chung
RCRosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Yam Ying Ying
MRMichele Reis
Michele Reis
Kiddo
WCWaise Lee Chi-Hung
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Hattori Sengun
COCandice Yu On-On
Candice Yu On-On
Yang Shishi
FKFennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
Blue Phoenix
LSLau Shun
Lau Shun
Zen
YSYen Shi-Kwan
Yen Shi-Kwan
Yam Ngoh Hang
CKChin Ka-Lok
Chin Ka-Lok
Sarutobi Kazuki
TKThomas Cheung Kwok-Leung
Thomas Cheung Kwok-Leung
Hong Menda
AY
Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah

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The Legend of the Swordsman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Legend of the Swordsman?

The Legend of the Swordsman isn't on any subscription service in Philippines right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Legend of the Swordsman on Netflix?

No, The Legend of the Swordsman is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Legend of the Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Legend of the Swordsman isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Legend of the Swordsman for free?

The Legend of the Swordsman isn't available free in Philippines; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Legend of the Swordsman?

Yes — The Legend of the Swordsman is followed by Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993) in the Swordsman Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Legend of the Swordsman?

Yes — Swordsman (1990) comes before The Legend of the Swordsman in the Swordsman Collection.

Is The Legend of the Swordsman part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Legend of the Swordsman is part of a trilogy, alongside Swordsman (1990) and Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993).

How many movies are in the Swordsman Collection?

There are 3 films in the Swordsman Collection: Swordsman (1990), The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) and Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993).