The Legend of Wisely (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, The Legend of Wisely is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Teddy Robin, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Wisely, the famous writer/adventurer, is tricked by his friend (played by Teddy Robin Kwan, the film's director)into helping him steal the dragon pearl. Sam Hui plays Wisely in this big budget HK movie, with production units filming some scenes by the Great Pyramids, and many scenes in Nepal. There are car chases and crashes, chases by horsemen and plenty of fights along the way. The Legend of Wisely is a live action comic book. A lot of effort went into making this movie, and it shows as Wisely goes from one hazard to another, a HK version of Indiana Jones.
Who’s in it. The Legend of Wisely stars Sam Hui as Wisely, Ti Lung as Pak Kei Wei, Teddy Robin as David Ko and Joey Wong as Sue Pak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Legend of Wisely has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Legend of Wisely page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Legend of Wisely 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 Legend of Wisely (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Legend of Wisely change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Legend of Wisely worth watching?
- The Legend of Wisely holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Legend of Wisely?
- The Legend of Wisely stars Sam Hui, Ti Lung, Teddy Robin, Joey Wong and Alan Kuo.
- When was The Legend of Wisely released?
- The Legend of Wisely was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.