Plot: A mysterious man possesses a unique miracle medicine. You can only get it in exchange for the head of Liu-Hsiang, a formidable fighter. A noble man tries to trap Liu-Hsiang to save his wife, but he fails. Liu-Hsiang feels sorry for the man, and he decides to seek out the merchant himself.
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September 02, 2025
Despite having seen more than 40 Yuen Chor films already, I'm still only 1/3th into his oeuvre. That means there might still be entire niches unexplored. It also means that I've seen quite enough to brand this a typical Chor film. It's the usual Shaw Bros action, with a strong fantastical flourish.
Everything about this film feels familiar. From the faces to the narrative setups, from the lighting to the action scenes. It's been some time since my last Shaw Bros splurge, so it's nice to catch up with some of their unseen films, but the familiarity is a bit much at times. Especially for films that cross the 100-minute mark. Decent, but hardly memorable.