Kung Fu Films

Soon after the legendary Shaw Brothers Studio stopped producing kung-fu flicks, director and martial arts master Philip Kwok Tsui raised money from Taiwan to make this spirited period kung-fu flick. Set during the Ming Dynasty when Japanese pirates were looting, raping, and ransacking towns along the Chinese coast, the imperial authorities grow increasingly alarmed when a band of ninja show up looking to take out General Chi (Ti Lung), the head of the Chinese military. The only person who could save the general is the Master of the Three Arts, who possesses a rare book on the deadly ninjitsu techniques. He offers his three prize/ students -- Chau (Chiang Sheng), Mao (Philip Kwok Tsui), and Tung (Lu Feng) -- to take on the fight.

The 18 Jade Pearls are supposed to be under the protection of martial-arts experts. Somehow, however, the bad guys abscond with the gems. The good guys are then obliged to go after the precious pearls, one by one.

If this is lyrical kombat, Here's a miracle palm smash--Takin' first place--Dominate ingrates to save face--in this Rhyme Game, Fate has no fate--Only skills put food on this plate.

If this is lyrical kombat, Here's a miracle palm smash--Takin' first place--Dominate ingrates to save face--in this Rhyme Game, Fate has no fate--Only skills put food on this plate.

If this is lyrical kombat, Here's a miracle palm smash--Takin' first place--Dominate ingrates to save face--in this Rhyme Game, Fate has no fate--Only skills put food on this plate.

If this is lyrical kombat, Here's a miracle palm smash--Takin' first place--Dominate ingrates to save face--in this Rhyme Game, Fate has no fate--Only skills put food on this plate.

Originally filmed in Nepal, this action saga delves into the distinctions between Chinese kung-fu and the secrets of an esoteric Buddhist sect. Determined to fight for their masters, martial arts experts from the rivaling groups face off in a dangerous showdown that will determine which fighting style is superior.