Flying Dagger (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1993, Flying Dagger is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Chu Yen-ping, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. The well-known "Flying Dagger" Chung and his nephew Lam lived on rewards from apprehending bandits. Chung refused the love of "Great Coquette" Lady Fung. Therefore, Fung always mess up Chung's business for revenge. Flying Fox, the country's number one bandit, had stolen the millionaire Tsao's evidence of being a traitor. Hence, Tsao employed Chung to catch the bandit. Flying Fox's wife, Flying Cat seduced Chung to save her husband, which caused jealousy and a severe fight with Fung. Meanwhile Lam was kidnapped by Tsao. Chung and Fung finally realized that Tsao was the head of East Wing. They united together to beat against Tsao...

Who’s in it. Flying Dagger stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Big Dagger Hon Cheung, Jacky Cheung as Nine Tail Fox, Jimmy Lin as Little Dagger Hon Lam and Sharla Cheung as Big Bewitchment, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Flying Dagger has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Dagger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flying Dagger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flying Dagger (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Dagger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Flying Dagger worth watching?
Flying Dagger holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Flying Dagger?
Flying Dagger stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jacky Cheung, Jimmy Lin, Sharla Cheung and Maggie Cheung.
When was Flying Dagger released?
Flying Dagger was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.