I liked the final battle. That it was between two men who had both already received serious, potentially mortal, wounds was interesting. More interesting were the weapons involved: a crutch vs. an umbrella. There was also rather more emotional weight to it than the Shaws sometimes have in their big showdown showstoppers. Also, a denouement, which is unusual for them but fits here. Lo Lieh is always worth a watch, but it's the last ten minutes of this that save it from being a forgettable, mid-level production. Which is to say, of course, that all I'll remember about it is the last ten minutes plus David Chiang's death (spoiler!), but that's enough.

Enjoyable minimalist early film from Chang Cheh. It will quickly become clear to anyone who's seen the excellent Killer Constable (1980) that it was actually a remake of this, albeit one which expanded on the plot and is generally better all round, thanks to a larger budget.

Still, there are plenty of unusual weapons in this one such as the projectile shooting "Golden Abacus" or the main villain's bladed umbrella which make it interesting enough, as well as some decent one-against-many fight scenes mainly featuring Lo Lieh or David Chiang. Worth a watch for any fans of early Cheh or Killer Constable.

A more contained wuxia with an interesting setting, shot mostly in tall grass with lots of parts at night and in the fog and rain. There's some interesting cat and mouse games set around all the fight scenes. However the story is pretty simple one of hunting robbers, and there's no good character interaction or enough tension to really draw me in and the film saves its major dramatic conceit for the very end.

Showing this again to Tygue after seeing it for the first time yesterday, I realized just how good this film is. Even the second time around, I felt for these characters. I cared about what was going to happen to them. It’s symbolism is ripe for exploration, as it is a film that can either be effective as entertainment or as something greater. The flowers bloom in spring, but a sudden storm can take that all away.

Dang! This is such an underrated film. Chang Cheh crafts one of his best with this really contained thriller set in the martial world. It’s unlike any other film from his that I’ve seen because the fights have this almost horror film like quality to it how it builds up tension and then ultimately pays off in an epic way.

Bounty hunters hunting for group of notorious bandits led by an old man with blind daughter who has no idea of his secret - almost guaranteed fun especially when it is orchestrated by the great Chang Cheh. It isn't as interesting as Magnificent Trio but Chang shows great compassion for his characters that makes the film gripping at points; you live for the others but kill only for yourself.

Who knew a butt plug on a chain could be so deadly.

Strong Hawks vibes from ‘69 Chang, with this and THE FLYING DAGGER. Upgrade from Jimmy Wang Yu to Lo Lieh priceless. Hope this continues...

Lo Lieh again. Cops vs. robbers. The head robber has a blind daughter that just kills the film's momentum. Goose shaped knives. One of the longer 'we are both really wounded' fights I've seen.

Here Lo Lieh (future international star of King Boxer) plays a dedicated chief constable for Tsang Chou village, who falls in love with the blind daughter of a bandit who is wreaking havoc. (IMDb)

Early Chang Cheh film with Lo Lieh in the lead with David Chiang in a supporting role. 

Early Shaw with lots of wires and fake blood. The movie is saved by using some unusual weapons and as usual in a Chang Cheh film, the female character is a joke. There’s plenty of fight scenes and it’s a fast paced movie.

Available on Prime Video Canada in its original language with English Subtitles.

A more contained wuxia with an interesting setting, shot mostly in tall grass with lots of parts at night and in the fog and rain. There's some interesting cat and mouse games set around all the fight scenes. However the story is pretty simple one of hunting robbers, and there's no good character interaction or enough tension to really draw me in and the film saves its major dramatic conceit for the very end.

Subtitled.
Lo Leigh as the hero with David Chiang!

A bounty hunter looking for a mystery’s gang known as the four iron, who carry hidden weapons. A swan throwing star, an abacus, a cane, and finally an umbrella. 
The blind daughter doesn’t know her father is the leader of the gang.
I liked this movie a lot! At this point I can say Chang Cheh can do no wrong! New favorite director.

This should be remade into a western!

Yet another really good martial arts film with a huge bodycount from Chang Cheh. Also, gotta love Lo Lieh.

Showing this again to Tygue after seeing it for the first time yesterday, I realized just how good this film is. Even the second time around, I felt for these characters. I cared about what was going to happen to them. It’s symbolism is ripe for exploration, as it is a film that can either be effective as entertainment or as something greater. The flowers bloom in spring, but a sudden storm can take that all away.

Dang! This is such an underrated film. Chang Cheh crafts one of his best with this really contained thriller set in the martial world. It’s unlike any other film from his that I’ve seen because the fights have this almost horror film like quality to it how it builds up tension and then ultimately pays off in an epic way.

自認不是張徹的粉絲，總覺得他的東西太過熱血陽剛，總是要打到至死方休，幸好本片沒有他一貫的悲壯，反而多了一份鐵漢柔情和懸疑感，叫人看得舒服。

Bounty hunters hunting for group of notorious bandits led by an old man with blind daughter who has no idea of his secret - almost guaranteed fun especially when it is orchestrated by the great Chang Cheh. It isn't as interesting as Magnificent Trio but Chang shows great compassion for his characters that makes the film gripping at points; you live for the others but kill only for yourself.

Who knew a butt plug on a chain could be so deadly.

I need a brolly like that.

Watched on Amazon Prime. (UK)