Zhao Wuji, son of the leader of the Zhao Clan, embarks on a tragic adventure full of intrigue to avenge his father, who is beheaded by a traitor working for the rival Tang Clan.
Cinematography
Chor Yuen's labyrinthine palace sets that swallow characters whole.
Acting
Ti Lung's thousand-yard stare could cut steel.
Costume
Rivers of silk and brocade hiding daggers everywhere.
Director
Chor Yuen
Ti Lung
Zhao Wuji
Elliot Ngok Wah
Tang Ao
Ku Feng
Shangguan Ren
Lily Li
Zhao Qian-Qian
Fan Mei-Sheng
Zhao Zhong
Lo Lieh
Tang Chueh
Derek Yee
Tang Yu
Shih Szu
Tang Yue
Chiang Nan
Tang She
Hsiao Yao
Miss Zhao
Ng Hong-Sang
Zhao clan member
Wong Ching-Ho
Servant
Shih Chung-Tien
Master of Child in Red
Hao Li-Jen
Yang Chi-Ching
Fan Yun-Shan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chor Yuen filmed this back-to-back with Death Duel, reusing elaborate palace sets to maximize Shaw Brothers' production value.
The Jade Tiger exemplifies 1970s wuxia's shift from martial nationalism to tragic personal vendettas, influenced by Chang Cheh's blood brother films.
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