Swordsman III: The East Is Red

Swordsman III: The East Is Red

1993 · 93 min · CN · 6.1 (62 votes)
Dir. Raymond Lee Wai-Man, Tony Ching Siu-Tung · Starring Brigitte Lin, Joey Wong, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Yu Rongguang, Lau Shun, Eddy Ko Hung · Music William Wu Wai-Lap · Swordsman Collection
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A royal official accompanies a Portuguese warship to the Black Cliffs to see the site of the defeat of the evil Invincible Asia, who attained supernatural abilities by following the sacred scroll and castrating himself.

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A whirlwind of operatic romance and breathtaking wuxia action. This film feels like a fever dream of loyalty, betrayal, and impossible love, all set against a backdrop of stunning martial arts and historical fantasy.

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