As is often the case this kung-fu flick has a pretty generic plot involving a student of tai-chi(Chen Wo-Fu), who is taught to never use his abilities for fighting but only in self-defense, whose has to get some butt-kicking revenge after his master is assassinated. There's rape, heads smashed against rocks and a pretty epic showdown. Well done enough to get you to root for our crapped-upon hero even though it's pretty standard stuff the Shaw Brothers studio puts it's usual gloss on things.
Interestingly star Chen went on to commit suicide before this movie was even released. I think he does a pretty admirable job. Sadly it was the only thing he was the featured star in.
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