The Lady Assassin (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, The Lady Assassin is an action film directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Veteran action actor and director Lu Chun-ku set his sights on a tale of Ching Dynasty royal intrigue as an excuse to hire his favorite action stars, gather three choreographers, and film one fight-filled conspiracy after another. Liu Hsueh-hua is the title character caught between battling princes. Then there's award-winning actor Ku Feng, "Bastard Swordsman" Hsu Shao-chiang, "King of Shaw Brothers' Screen Villains" Wang Lung-wei, "Venom" Sun Chien, and even the director shows up to get his kicks in this danger-fraught adventure.
Who’s in it. The Lady Assassin stars Tony Liu as Yong Zheng/Fourth Prince, Leanne Liu as Lui Si Niang, Max Mok Siu-Chung as 14th Prince and Jason Pai Piao as Min Geng Yiu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lady Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Assassin 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 The Lady Assassin (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lady Assassin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lady Assassin worth watching?
- The Lady Assassin holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady Assassin?
- The Lady Assassin stars Tony Liu, Leanne Liu, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Jason Pai Piao and Norman Chui Siu-Keung.
- When was The Lady Assassin released?
- The Lady Assassin was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.