Plot
When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. Blademaster, a young martial arts expert, accidentally ends up in possession, but the plot grows complex as Japanese samurai, an illegal Chinese sect, a tribe of snake-wielding women warriors, a rival martial arts school and the leader of his own martial arts school vie for the scroll. Romantic complications also ensue, involving him with his longtime chum, daughter of the leader of his school, a Japanese woman, and two of the snake- wielding tribeswomen (Blue Phoenix and their leader, Princess Yin-Yin).
Written by
Louis Cha, Ying Wong, Kee-To Lam
Directed by
Siu-Tung Ching, King Hu, Raymond Lee
Crew
Production Countries
Taiwan, Hong Kong
Production Companies
Long Shong Pictures, Golden Princess Film Production Limited, Film Workshop
Languages
Awards
4 wins & 11 nominations