The two main subjects that are most frequently researched in film are gender and genre. Asian films cover a plethora of genres, including martial arts films, which depict a chivalrous spirit that is often absent in other film types. Chinese Wuxia films have developed the chivalrous spirit, the feature appearance of swordsmen and the Kung Fu swordplay that can’t be seen in other genres of film. Regardless of significance of gender or character type, the swordswoman has been one of a kind as a unique representation of the female image. The types of swordswoman have multiple constructive effects on gender representation, as well as important significance for the modernization process and cultural composition of films. Starting with “A Touch of Zen” by King Hu and the western swordswoman (heroine) Catwoman, this article analyzes the cultural connotations and charms of Chinese and Western swordswomen’s images. In contrast to swordsmen, the unique weapon of “gender” makes swordswoman films possess special attractions. This article analyzes and compares the images of Chinese and Western swordswomen and aims to develop a new interpretation of Chinese and Western swordswomen from the perspective of cross-cultural communication.