The Legend

1993 1h 46m CN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 190

AdventureActionComedy

Synopsis

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The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jet Li
Fong Sai-Yuk
Josephine Siao
Miu Chui-Fa
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
The Governor of Kau Man
Michele Reis
Ting Ting
Paul Chu Kong
Fong Tuk
Sibelle Hu Hui-Chung
Siu-wan
Chan Chung-Yung
Tiger Lui
Adam Cheng Siu-Chow
Chan Ka-lok

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Corey Yuen
Writers: Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai, Kevin Tsai, John Chan Kin-Chung
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Fong Sai Yuk Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Corey Yuen, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Lui. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jet Li and Josephine Siao and Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0106936 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Corey Yuen directs. Jingle Ma Choh-Sing behind the camera. Mark Lui scores. Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung cuts. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

133 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Fong Sai Yuk Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Corey Yuen, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mark Lui. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jet Li and Josephine Siao and Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0106936 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 20 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Original score: Mark Lui
Editing: Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Production design: Ann Hui
Costume design: Shirley Chan
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $3,956,913
Original language: CN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Legend (1993)

Part of

Fong Sai Yuk Collection

The Fong Sai Yuk film series includes two popular Hong Kong martial arts–action–comedy movies. Set during the late Qing Dynasty, the films follow Fong Sai Yuk, a spirited and justice-driven young martial artist. Known for his playful nature and strong sense of righteousness, he often finds himself in humorous yet dangerous situations. The series blends dynamic fight choreography, lighthearted humor, and meaningful themes, celebrating traditional Chinese martial arts and the courage to stand up for what’s right.