It seems like everyone who knows a little bit of kung fu movies have seen this & rightfully so. This is probably the 3rd most recognizable films of the entire genre ranking right behind 5 (Deadly) Venoms & King Boxer (otherwise known in the US as 5 Fingers of Death). Of course I'm excluding the Bruce Lee catalog of movies which speaks for themselves.

The movie is about a shipment of gold needed to help the famine area. Famed swordsman Yang Hu Yun (Sun Chien) is in charge of its safe passage there. Assisting him is Long Axe (Shu Pei Sun) & Short Axe (Chiang Sheng), another famous swordsman LI Chin Ming (Wei Pai) & his girlfriend (Pan Pin Chang) & the wine-drinking magnificent Agent Hai To (Kuo Choi). Of course there's a group of bandits called the Chi Sau Gang who are trying to get their hands on the gold at any cost. The gang is led by Golden Arm (Lo Mang) & members also include Silver Spear (Lu Feng), Iron Robe (Wang Lung Wei) & Brass Head (Yang Hsiung).

A lot of booby traps & trickery ensued as well as some fine martial arts skills. I thought everyone for the most part was on par, especially Lo Mang & Kuo Choi. Wei Pai's part was a little weak, but he played the role of a proud egotistical swordsman very well. When you have a lot of good action & just enough humor in it, you have a definite classic on your hand & that's what director Chang Cheh has here. If you're one of the few humans who haven't witnessed this film for yourself (either as a newbie fan or not), go view it & prepare to be hooked for life!

Saw this one as a kid. I love this movie. It is the inspiration behind the far less likeable "Man with the Iron Fist", starring Wu-Tang Clans's RZA. No disrespect, I love the RZA. If you like this I'd also suggest. "Snake in the Eagles Shadow", "5 Deadly Venoms" which is even better and has most of the same cast also a Shaw Bros. Production, "Kung Fu Hustle" & "Thundering Mantis". Enjoy:)

Another Great Kung Fu Movie Staring the 5 Venoms! What these movies lack in substance they make up in Ass Kicking Kung Fu

Without a doubt one of the greatest Martial Arts Classics by the legendary Shaw Brothers! A MUST SEE!!!

The Shaw brothers did a great job with this movie. Loved it. If you are a fan of the venom mob, you will not be sorry.

Still great after all these years.

one of my all time favorites.

Loved it