Kung fu experts exchange death blows in this expertly choreographed adventure directed by Yuen Wo Ping, who devised CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON's spectacular fight sequences. Originally released in 1993, this film's 2001 theatrical re-release seems to have been prompted by CROUCHING TIGER's unexpected crossover success. One of many films to portray legendary martial artist Wong Fei-hung, this one is unusual in that it deals with his childhood and shifts the spotlight to his father, Wong Kei Ying, a master in his own right. Corrupt provincial governor Cheng (James Wong) is plagued by robberies executed by a masked martial artist who calls himself the Iron Monkey an...
Released:
1993
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
87 mins