Director Chu Yuan's titanic teaming with respected, inspired author Chin Yung created this unforgettable saga. Set during the Yuan Dynasty, it tells the fascinating story of the "Sacred Fire" sect, the Wu Tang swordsmanship clan, the disciples of the O Mei group, The Book of Chu Yang, and the destruction of Shaolin - complete with a killer cliffhanger. And that's just the start of the fascinating intrigues and ingratiating characters found here.
Direction
Chu Yuan's operatic framing makes every betrayal feel Shakespearean.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI wirework that actually looks like people defying gravity.
Costume
Sect color-coding so fierce you'll pick your allegiance immediately.
Director
Chor Yuen
Derek Yee
Chang Wu Ji
Candice Yu On-On
Chou Chi Yeuk
Lo Lieh
Golden Hair Lion Tse Shun
Ching Li
Princess Chiu Ming
Cheng Lai-Fong
Siu Chiu
Candy Man
Yan Li / Chu Er
Cheung Ying
Priest Chang San Fang
Wang Lai
Abbess Mie Jiue
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
Chu Jiu Jun
Wang Yong
Left Guardian Yang Siu
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Green Bat Wai Yi Siu
Ching Miao
White Brow Eagle Yan Tin Jing
Yang Chi-Ching
Monk Bo Doh
Chiang Nan
Monk Pang
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