A man walks away from a hanging and into a one-man war against Japanese-backed tyranny. Taiwan don't play.
After being rescued from the hangman's noose for a crime unbefitting the punishment, Chi Hsiang (Anthony Chan Keung) returns to his village home after a three year absence. There he discovers local bully turned tyrant, Tien Pioa in league with the Japanese and bleeding the poor farmers for all they possess. At first Chi refuses to help fearing it would merely cause more problems. However, the killing of his school's teacher (Jack Long) ultimately causes him to rethink his stance. From Taiwan: an ultimate superb basher!!
Stunts
Pre-wire fu fight choreography where every punch lands like a moral argument.
Production
Taiwanese studio inventiveness on a shoestring — makes 83 minutes feel epic.
Director
Yang Ching-Chen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1973 Taiwanese production reflects the island's complex relationship with Japanese colonial history — the villain's collaboration reads differently than in Hong Kong martial arts films of the same era.
Anthony Chan Keung was primarily a stunt coordinator who occasionally starred; this rare lead role showcases why he was usually behind the camera arranging other people's pain.
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