Reclusive hero Jin Fei (Ti Lung), known as the King Eagle, inadvertently gets involved in the internal conflicts of the Tien Yi Tong society, after he falls in love their 7th chief, Yuk Lin (Li Ching).
Direction
Chang Cheh's signature masculine melodrama
Costume
Nine color-coded chiefs, instant visual storytelling
Director
Chang Cheh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Ti Lung and director Chang Cheh's many collaborations during their legendary 1970s run at Shaw Brothers.
The nine-chief structure cleverly creates instant visual hierarchy — you know exactly who's important by their entrance order and robe color.
HK
