In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorKing Hu

WriterKing Hu

CinematographerHenry Chan

ComposerWu Da-Jiang

EditorKing Hu, Siu Nam

ProducerLing Chung, Kai-Mu Lo

Cast

Hsu Fengas White Fox

Sun Yuehas Esquire Wen An

Tung Linas Chiu Ming / Hui Ming

Tien Fengas General Wang Chi

Chen Hui-Louas Lieutenant Chang Cheng

Paul Chun Puias Hui Ssu

Shih Chunas Hui Tung

Wu Chia-Hsiangas Master Wu Wai

Chun Luas Hui Wen

Chin Chang-Kenas The Abbot

Lee Man-Taias Complaining Monk

Wang Kuang-Yuas Complaining Monk

To Wai-Woas Sells Food to the Monks

Jeon Sookas Nun

Ng Ming-Choias Chin Suo

Siu Tak-Fooas Monk (uncredited)

Hsiao Hoas Monk (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

A Touch of Zen1971

Both directed by King Hu, and both starring Hsu Feng

Or

Dragon Inn1967Both directed by King Hu
The Swordsman1990Both directed by King Hu