The Spirit of the Sword (1982)
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.
Director: Chor Yuen
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Tony Liu Tian-jue as Bai Baoyu |
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Cecilia Wong as Little Princess |
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Eddie Koo Koon Chung as Leng Bingru |
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Sun Chien as Bai Zhong |
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Elliot Ngok Wah as Purple Robe Duke |
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Lo Lieh as Fire Demon God |
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Yuen Wah as Samurai Killer |
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Mannor Chan Man-Na as Dongfang Feiyan |
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Cheung Ying as Chief of Huanhua Palace |
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Yeung Ching-Ching as Xiaoshang |
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Mary Hon Ma-Lee as |
| Directing | Chor Yuen | Director |
| Production | Mona Fong Yat-Wah | Producer |
| Writing | Gu Long | Novel |
| Directing | File Ip Kwok-Wing | Assistant Director |