胡金銓

The film was shot in South Korea simultaneously alongside Legend of the Mountain, another HU’s masterpiece in 1979. The two share most of the cast and crew members, and both exemplify HU’s masterful command of spectacular visuals and his philosophical insights into life and existence.

The first Chinese-language film to win an award at the three major European film festivals. The classic bamboo forest duel scene profoundly inspired directors such as Ang Lee, Zhang Yimou, and Tsui Hark.

This film is King Hu's first film shot in Taiwan and his most popular film. In addition to the construction of the Dragon Inn, it has become a classic scene in the history of Taiwanese cinema.