i come upon this film by accident and i look for it on video and someone offer me a second generation copy for u $ 80 . no thanks and then by magic it come up on digital tv in the uk and 3 month after i have start to look for it . i saw the widescreen or subtitle 177 min version and although it be 3 hour long it be not boring and it keep your attention throughout . the fight sequence i do not find particularly thrill except for the monk ( they be exceptional ) . the film be a little too dark and not enough sunshine . the photography be excellent especially give the film be make in 69. you can see the similarity with the modern day crouch tiger hidden dragon ang lee have say he be inspire by this film . if you ever get a chance to see this make sure you do .