The Crane Fighter is set just after the majority of the Shaolin monks have been outlawed and killed by the, I think, Ching Dynasty. A few have escaped, and live secretly among the common people. One old guy has a daughter that he has forbidden to learn kung fu, but she does so anyway, by watching some other monks in a nearby temple.

Taiwan sword fighter Roc Tien leads the charge and leaves a trail of blood and guts in his path with the famous Black Eagle's Blade. Action so violent it is banned in many countries! Joining Roc are Shaw Brothers superstars Chi Kwan Chun (Drunk Monkey) and Philip Ko Fei (Tiger Over Wall) as master bladesmen. One of the best swordplay films ever made! No wimpy action here!

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