The Spirit of the Sword (1982)

Genre : Action, Drama

Runtime : 1H 32M

Director : Chor Yuen

Synopsis

In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.

Actors

Tony Liu

Bai Baoyu

Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau

Little Princess

Leng Bingru

Bai Zhong

Purple Robe Duke

Fire Demon God

Samurai Killer

Dongfang Feiyan

Chief of Huanhua Palace

Yeung Ching-Ching

Xiaoshang

Crews

Chor Yuen

Director

Mona Fong

Producer

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