

After a gang massacre that resulted in the killing of his adopted father and gang leader, a martial artist goes into exile to take the blame. A year later, his gang is mysteriously trying to kill him, and he slowly discovers why.
Stunts
Chang Cheh's signature 'heroic bloodshed' before John Woo existed.
Cinematography
Crimson-drenched sets that look like violent opera stages.
Acting
David Chiang's smirk could start a war.

Director
Chang Cheh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chang Cheh pioneered 'yang gang' films celebrating male brotherhood over romance, directly opposing the 'wen' scholarly tradition in Chinese cinema.
Ti Lung and David Chiang became Shaw Brothers' most bankable duo after this; their real-life friendship mirrored their on-screen bond.