100 minutes
2/19/1982
Two young lovers, Yun Keng and Ching Shuang belong to opposing clans. Their relationship is a secret for a time. Once Master Diao, head of the Great Banner Clan, learns of this treachery he must execute his son by way of quartering. Ti Zhong Tang as well as Yun's hot headed brother, Yun Zheng try and coax the old man out of having his son put to death but to no avail. Just before the act is carried out, Ti knocks Yun Keng unconscious and he is willingly replaced by one of his brothers who is quickly killed. Master Diao and Ti swear to reveal the truth to no one. Ti vows to locate the whereabouts of the beautiful Ching Shuang so the two can be reunited in the hopes that their love will one day rebuild the Great Banner Clan.
Ti Lung
as Tie Zhong Tang
Chen Szu-Chia
as Wen Dai Dai
Lo Meng
as Yun Zheng
Sun Chien
as Little Prince
Liu Lai-Ling
as Shui Ling Guang
Jason Pai Piao
as Master Li Luo Yang
Kwan Fung
as Leng Yi Feng
Lily Li
as Leng Qing Ping
Phillip Ko Fai
as Ai Tian Fu, the Blind Assassin
Tang Ching
as Tie Zhen Shan / Night Emperor
Helen Poon Bing-Seung
as Shui Rou Song / Day Empress
Ku Kuan-Chung
as Song's brother
Yeung Ching-Ching
as Mute Assassin
Chan Hung
as Master Li's auction guest
Yuen Yat-Choh
Teresa Ha Ping
Sai Gwa-Pau
as Restaurant waiter