I had a good time revisiting this legendary movie while researching and recording a commentary track with my friend and colleague Justin for the upcoming Film Masters Blu-Ray, featuring a great-looking restoration.
This is a martial arts movie notorious for starring two real-life men with disabilities: one with thalidomide syndrome who has stumps for arms, the other with small, withered legs. In the most famous scene, the latter jump's on the former's back, and they become one kung-fu-fighting unit. "Essentially…