The Spirit of the Sword

In this film, there are 5 main clans ruling the martial world, each representing one of the 5 elements - fire, metal, water, wood and earth. Each year they hold a martial arts competition to decide which one of the 5 clans will rule the world. The story is centered around one of these tournaments, as a catastrophe arises when an evil samurai killer shows up 49 days before the start and tries to assassinate the current leader who happens to be from the Water clan.

Director: Chor Yuen

Cast: Tony Liu Tian-jue, Cecilia Wong, Eddie Koo Koon Chung, Sun Chien, Elliot Ngok Wah, Lo Lieh, Yuen Wah, Mannor Chan Man-Na

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.