Standard wisdom states that the stories in most kung-fu films are simply bridges to bring you to the next fight. During the late 70s/early 80s it was common for filmmakers to come up with the script as they filmed, leading to some baffling story-lines in between what could sometimes be amazing physical demonstrations. It was the Shaw Brothers films of the 70s that not only introduced higher production values and epic stories to Kung Fu, but also used a stock group of incredibly talented individuals to deliver classic kung fu stories at a furious frequency. Aside from Chang Cheh (Five
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