# Swordsman (1990)

> A charismatic young blademaster becomes the unwilling prize in a flamboyant wuxia struggle over a stolen scroll of martial arts secrets.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11383

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Director: King Hu, Tsui Hark, Tony Ching Siu-Tung, Raymond Lee Wai-Man
- Cast: Sam Hui, Cecilia Yip Tung, Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Sharla Cheung  Man, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Lau Siu-Ming, Yuen Wah, Lau Shun
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100973/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: flamboyant, playful, romantic, martial arts movie night, cult cinema night

## Movies like Swordsman

- [Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/58054)
- [The Storm Riders (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/1478)
- [The Legend of the Swordsman (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/11262)
- [Golden Swallow (1968)](https://ember.film/movie/20339)
- [Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/7830)
- [Come Drink with Me (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/15635)
- [Swordsman III: The East Is Red (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/11259)
- [Moon Warriors (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/34424)
- [Aces Go Places V: The Terracotta Hit (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/1781)
- [Legendary Weapons of China (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/11597)

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