Top 10 Great Wuxia Swordplay Movies

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Top 10 Great Wuxia Swordplay Films 10. Hero (2002) In this visually arresting martial arts epic set in ancient China, an unnamed fighter (Jet Li) is being honored for defeating three of the king's most dangerous enemies. When Nameless recounts his battles with the assassins -- Broken Sword (Tony Leung Chiu Wai), Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung Man-yuk) and Moon (Zhang Ziyi) -- the king begins to question some of the details. As Nameless goes on, the king challenges the tales, interjecting his own take on these perhaps suspect version of events. IMG:https://sandrafirstruleoffilmclubharris.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/hero-2002-directed-by-zhang-yimou-starring-jet-li-review-by-sandra-harris/ 9. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level. IMG:http://www.hdmovietrailers.eu/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-2000-movie-trailer-hd-wallpapers/ 8. The Blade (1995) Driven by revenge, a one-armed swordsman (Wing Zhao) with a sawed-off blade and a martial arts manual pursues villains. IMG:http://movies.film-cine.com/the-blade-m29535 7. Ashes of Time (1994) Swordsman Ou-yang Feng (Leslie Cheung) was once a ruthless bounty hunter for whoever would pay. Now he mostly leaves the killing to others while working as the proprietor of a desert inn, where he spends his days pining after his brother's wife (Maggie Cheung), who left Ou-yang after he spent too much time away. Ou-yang has a number of contract killers as employees, including his old friend, Huang Yao-shi (Tony Leung Ka Fai), whose annual visits are one of his rare pleasures. IMG:http://www.cinemagia.ro/filme/dung-che-sai-duk-ashes-of-time-17988/ 6. Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) In a spoof of martial-arts films, two mad Taiwanese seek a princess's imperial jade seal. IMG:http://imovies-guide.com/en/movie/55157/The+Eagle+Shooting+Heroes-1993 5. Swordsman II (1992) A traveling martial artist (Jet Li) and his companion (Michelle Reis) face an evil sorcerer (Brigitte Lin) who possesses magic scrolls. IMG:http://www.yuyellowpages.net/swordsman-2.htm 4. Last Hurrah for Chivalry (1979) A man enlists the help of two sword fighters (Wei Pai, Liu Sung Chen) to seek revenge upon his father's mortal enemy. IMG:http://torrentbutler.eu/13514-last-hurrah-for-chivalry 3. A Touch of Zen (1971) Ku Shen Chai (Shih Jun), an unmotivated artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is shaken from his comfortable rut by the arrival of beautiful and mysterious Yang Hui-ching (Hsu Feng), a princess on the run from Gen. Ou-Yang Nin (Tien Peng), who murdered her entire family. Yang brings Ku into her circle of protectors, including Nin's rival, Gen. Shih Wen-Chiao (Pai Ying), and the nameless monk (Roy Chiao) whose spiritual guidance transforms Ku into a valiant fighter. IMG:http://www.poitiersfilmfestival.com/en/a-touch-of-sin-de-jia-zhang-ke/ 2. Dragon Inn (1967) Expert swordsmen defend the son and daughter of a condemned army commander. IMG:http://blog.trivialfilm.com/2013/06/dragon-inn007.html 1. One-armed Swordsman (1967) Maimed by jealous rivals, a lieutenant begins specialized training as part of his plan to destroy a gang of villains. IMG:https://renklisheyler.wordpress.com/cinema/wuxia-cinema/one-armed-swordsman/