iF Rating: 5/13

aka. Xia nü chuang tian guan, Treasure Venture

Runtime: 120 min

Certification: (15)

From: China

Title: The Assassin Swordsman

DVD Release Date: January 20, 2004

Language: Mandarin/English

Director: Yen-ping Chu

Production: Tai Seng

Info: Combining the superb direction of renowned action director Ching Siu Tung with a talented cast including pop sensation Nicky Wu and the popular Vicki Zhao, THE ASSASSIN SWORDSMAN weaves an unforgettable tale. Set during the Ming Dynasty, the characters struggle to obtain the Book of Tai from the grave of the first Ming Emperor. Whoever possesses the book will become ruler of all China. Because of the book’s value, many desire it, even if finding it requires a fight to the death. Can the Japanese Samurai compete against the forces of the evil East Chamber Eunuch Tsao?