
Ninja in the Dragon's Den(1982)
A Japanese master of ninjutsu and a Chinese expert in kung fu, put their differences aside after their master is killed by a mortal enemy.


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.

Jet Li
Fong Sai-Yuk

Josephine Siao Fong-Fong
Miu Chui-Fa

Vincent Zhao
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

Peter Chan Lung
Macu

Yu Yankai
Yu Tung
The Legend is a adventure, action, comedy film released in 1993 exploring themes of kung fu. Directed by Corey Yuen, it stars Jet Li, Josephine Siao Fong-Fong, Vincent Zhao. 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.
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