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Zen of Sword

Zen of Sword

19926.01h 29m

Overview

During a fierce war in ancient China, a princess and her two generals must escape from the Ha Hou rebels determined to bring the kingdom down. But when the princess meets an enemy prince, the two fall in love -- setting the stage for tragedy.

Directed by Yu Mang-Sang
Written by Lee Man-Choi, Leung Kim-Ho
Produced by Stephen Shin Kei-Yin
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Top Cast

Michele Reis

Michele Reis

Princess Choi Siu-Ling

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Cynthia Khan

Gen. Choi Siu-Ching

Canti Lau Sek-Ming

Canti Lau Sek-Ming

Prince Ha Hou

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Gen. Lau Qun-Hung

Lau Shun

Lau Shun

Royal Wizard of Yin

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Kara Hui Ying-Hung

Ha Hou's Aunt

Lau Siu-Ming

Lau Siu-Ming

Gov. Tak Hong

Phillip Kwok Chui

Phillip Kwok Chui

God of War

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Cheung Ping-Chuen

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Jeng Yee

Themes & Keywords

swordplay

About Zen of Sword

Zen of Sword is a action, adventure film released in 1992 exploring themes of swordplay. Directed by Yu Mang-Sang, it stars Michele Reis, Cynthia Khan, Canti Lau Sek-Ming. During a fierce war in ancient China, a princess and her two generals must escape from the Ha Hou rebels determined to bring the kingdom down. But when the princess meets an enemy prince, the two fall in love -- setting the stage for tragedy.

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