As China and Russia's governments are talking peace, traitorous agents on both sides seek war. Enter John Liu as a special agent sent to identify who the Russian traitor is, and who his contact is within the walls of the Forbidden City.
Stunts
Hwang Jang-Lee's legendary kicking speed on full display.
Production
Actual Forbidden City locations elevate the budget instantly.
Director
Richard Tung Chin-Hu
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hwang Jang-Lee was so feared for his kicking speed that co-stars reportedly requested extra padding.
The 1977 Sino-Soviet split backdrop made this oddly topical; audiences recognized the real political tension beneath the spy fiction.
TW
HK
