Slave of the Sword (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Slave of the Sword is an action and drama film directed by Kevin Chu, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. During a period of upheaval, an itinerant performer has a troupe of four children, one of whom is his daughter Mu-Lin. Jump ahead 15 years, he's ready to retire and has arranged Mu-Lin's marriage. Someone he recognizes enters his house and murders him. Mu-Lin is brought to a fancy bordello where the most beautiful prostitute, Yeh Hong, takes a special interest in her. One of Yeh Hong's lovers, Kim, who is an assassin, also develops a relationship with Mu-Lin. He and Yeh Hong may be working with the emperor's eunuch; all are power hungry. Things seem more than coincidental: does Mu-Lin have a history with this trio? If so, what is it?
Who’s in it. Slave of the Sword stars Pauline Chan as Mu-Lin, Joyce Ni as Hung/Yeh Hon, Jackson Liu as Brother Yun and Max Mok Siu-Chung as Eunuch Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Slave of the Sword has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slave of the Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slave of the Sword tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slave of the Sword (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slave of the Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slave of the Sword worth watching?
- Slave of the Sword holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Slave of the Sword?
- Slave of the Sword stars Pauline Chan, Joyce Ni, Jackson Liu, Max Mok Siu-Chung and Siu Huen.
- When was Slave of the Sword released?
- Slave of the Sword was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.