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Swordsman II AKA Xiao ao jiang hu zhi dong fang bu bai AKA The Legend of the Swordsman (1992)
Blademaster and his martial arts school decide to retire to a distant mountainDirector: Siu-Tung Ching, Stanley Tong
OVERALL: Draw-
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Subtitles:Chinese (Traditional) and English (BOTH BURNT IN)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "Dimension Cutting Edge Films" (1:51)
- "The Accidental Spy" (0:55)
- "The Master" (1:00)
- "The Legend 2" (0:54)
- "Iron Monkey" (1:08)
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Unconfirmed if mono or stereo.
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Extras:Biographies/Filmographies (German):
- Ching Siu-Tung (6 pages)
- Jet Li (4 pages)
- Brigitte Lin (3 pages)
- Waise Lee (4 pages)
Bonus Trailers (10:05):
- "Tale of Two Sisters"
- "Oldboy"
- "Koma"
- "Inugami"
- "Ju-On - The Grudge 2"
- "Ginger Snaps III"
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available as part of The Swordsman Trilogy set.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy)
* The Film [Hong Kong Version] (1080p)
* The Film [Extended Taiwan Version] (720p)
Trailer (4:50)
DISC TWO (DVD)
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Subtitles:English and German (Optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.78:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:ncludes 16-page booklet in German.
The Extended Taiwan version has a violent scene in the finale that was missing from all known releases of the film to date was added from the sequel, where it was shown uncensored in a flashback. In addition, a small scene that was missing from the HD master and that was previously included on the DVD was added back.
Available in two limited covers:
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Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DVD-Rom Game:
- "Iron Tiger"
Jet Li Biography (17 pages, German)
Jet Li Filmography (3 pages, German)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Claws of Steel" (2:06)
- "Stormriders" (2:09)
- "Under Control" (1:34)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):German Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available as part of a Jet Li 4 DVD set.
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
Hong Kong version - German release from e-m-s features 5.1 audio (but isn't English friendly), whilst the German 2023 limited edition and British release features the original mono track.
Taiwanese version - Taiwanese release is currently the only one we are aware of.
US version - American release is currently the only one we are aware of.
To see the differences between the original Hong Kong version, and the shorter US version, please see Movie Censorship. There is also a longer Taiwanese version which adds a few minutes to a flashback but removes some gore from two scenes.
This has also been released in:
- America by Tai Seng
- China by Zoke Culture
- France by HK Video
- Hong Kong by Mei Ah (initial release with DD audio only)
- Hong Kong by Meh Ah (remastered release with DTS audio - 2 versions with differing subtitles)
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CUTS:
- R0 Taiwan- Long Shong - No cuts - Taiwanese version (111:41 NTSC).
- R1 Jet Li Collection America- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts - US version (99:49 NTSC).
- R2 Germany- e-m-s - No cuts - Hong Kong version (104:21 PAL).
- R2 Limited Edition Germany- T&G Vision Film / Cargo Records - No cuts - Hong Kong Version (108:16 PAL)
- R2 Masterpiece Edition Germany- Splendid Film - No cuts - Hong Kong version (103:50 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts - Hong Kong version, though possibly with English credits.
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 22/07/02
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 06/11/24UPDATE LOG:
29/01/16: Deleted all entries and comparison redone from scratch due to several inaccuracies and poor sourcing (very old comparison).
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31/01/16: Typo.
06/11/24: Added Germany [2023] (Limited Edition).
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