Wu Tang Clan (aka The Heroes - Shaolin ying xiong)

Ti Lung is Kao Fei Ying, a former Shaolin leader who abandoned his temple to take up residency with the Ching Dynasty. The Ching Emperor (Chan Hui Man), intent on destroying the Shaolin Temple once and for all, gives Kao the rank of Marshall, and uses Kao's considerable talents to strike a fatal blow to the oppressed people of ancient China. However, Kao has not really abandoned his people or his faith-he is attempting to ingratiate himself into the Ching hierarchy, so he can position himself to assassinate the Emperor when the time is right. But in order to fulfill his self-appointed mission, Kao must convince the Chings that he is a true turncoat. He does this by bullying, killing, and torturing his Shaolin brothers to the point they brand him a traitor. The Emperor gives the command to wipe out all the Shaolin Temples in the land, and Kao himself leads the Ching soldiers against his compatriots. After the slaughter of many Shaolin followers and the death of the chief Abbot, the remaining members are rounded up like cattle. The Emperor plans to execute the survivors, but Kao intervenes on their part; insisting that he must torture them instead. The proud Shaolin prisoner Brother Chao (Tan Tao Liang) takes an oath to avenge his fallen comrades by killing Kao. The prisoners are sent to a torture dungeon in the catacombs where Kao begins to inflict pain on them. The Emperor's daughter, Princess Shui Lang (Shih Tzu) takes a keen interest in Kao when she observes him engaged in artistic endeavors after a tough day in the torture dungeon. She ponders what kind of man Kao really is. Meanwhile, members of the Ming Rebellion (who sympathize with the Shaolin) amass, and prepare to map out a plan to strike back at the Emperor.

Kao tries to maintain his illuson by torturing his brothers and demanding that they become soldiers for the Ching Army. Finally, one prisoner comes forth and declares he wants to join the Ching and live rather than die with his brothers. Kao rewards the traitor by killing him in cold blood. This act is noticed by others in the Royal Court, who question Kao's motives. Princess Shui Lang continues to keep tabs on him. At the prodding of these Ching officials, The Emperor finally confronts Kao about his intentions. The Emperor forces him to face off with Brother Chao. They fight a savage battle, and Brother Chao nearly defeats Kao until the guards intervene. Kao hesitates to deliver the death blow, until he is forced to kill Brother Chao to maintain his deception. Princess Shui Lang takes a romantic interest in Kao. When the Ming underground discover the death of Brother Chao, they prepare to launch an assault against the Chings. Some prisoners in the Ching dungeons escape, and soon a revolt takes place. While this is occurring, the Emperor once again levels charges at Kao. This time Kao finally comes clean and warns the Emperor of his eventual downfall. But this Emperor is a true warlord, who is well-versed in Kung Fu. Kao and the Emperor begin their battle, as the Ching soldiers try to defend against the rioting prisoners. Suddenly, the Ming Revolutionaries attack! This final struggle is a no-win situation for Kao, as he must defeat his Ching adversaries-yet the revolutionaries have branded him a traitor, and seek to end his life...

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