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.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Tony Liu Tian-jue

Bai Baoyu

Cecilia Wong

Little Princess

Eddie Koo Koon Chung

Leng Bingru

Sun Chien

Bai Zhong

Elliot Ngok Wah

Purple Robe Duke

Lo Lieh

Fire Demon God

Yuen Wah

Samurai Killer

Mannor Chan Man-Na

Dongfang Feiyan

Cheung Ying

Chief of Huanhua Palace

Yeung Ching-Ching

Xiaoshang

Mary Hon Ma-Lee

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