Synopsis
Set in the waning years of the Ching Dyansty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge explores one of the most sensational scandals in Chinese history and marked the true ascension of its director and actors to superstar status. In fact, Ti Lung won Taiwan's Golden Horse Award for Outstanding Performance as the challenging role of a jealous provincial governor who kills his friend in order to steal the man's wife.
Facts
Setting
Jiangsu
Production
Shaw Brothers Studio
Original language
Mandarin, Chinese
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- New York Film Festival 2003 generic
- Asia-Pacific Film Festival 1973 generic
- Golden Horse Film Festival 1973 generic
