Choppy but classic styled adventure mixing the Ming/Ching conflict with an espionage plot involving Shaolin and the eventual control of the Chinese mainland. Good, fantasy inclined kung fu actioner captures the chivalry of the period it portrays. There is a wrenching incest-rape ploy and a totally surprising, macabre conclusion complete with double crossing and an ounce of chicanery that elevates this martial arts tale up a notch.
Watched this mainly for Lo Lieh and Carter Wong. Note For collectors: this version was from the old 'Hollywood Films' label (a Canadian company) with a running time of 76 minutes.
Watched this mainly for Lo Lieh and Carter Wong. Note For collectors: this version was from the old 'Hollywood Films' label (a Canadian company) with a running time of 76 minutes.