As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal maneuver called the 'Shaolin Handlock' while an old wolf-in-sheep's-clothing friend Fang Yun-piao pays the unwitting Li a visit. Armed with the deadly Handlock maneuver, Cheng-ying & Kun Shih joins forces to exact revenge on the evil Ling Hao after the truth is unraveled.
Practical Effects
The handlock technique actually looks painful.
Acting
Lo Lieh's wolfish grin steals every scene.
Direction
Ho Meng-Hua keeps the fighting legible, not chaotic.
Director
Ho Meng-Hua
David Chiang Da-Wei
Li Cheng Ying
Lo Lieh
Lin Hao
Michael Chan Wai-Man
Li Kun Shi
Chen Ping
Li Meng Ping
Karen Yip Leng-Chi
Blind Mama Li
Dick Wei
Li Bai
Chan Shen
Fang Yu Biao
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Xiao Hong
Hsu Hsia
Xia / Lin Hao's Man
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Lin Hao's Man
Wong Chi-Ming
Lin Hao's Man
Tang Tak-Cheung
Lin Hao's Man
Yuen Yat-Choh
Lin Hao's Man
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Chiang was Shaw Brothers' second biggest star after Ti Lung, and this was one of his rare lead roles in Ho Meng-Hua's filmography.
The 'cross fists' technique was invented for this film — Shaw Brothers frequently created fake martial arts styles to stand out from competitors.
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