 The film was released on 25 August 1977 in Hong Kong.Hawker (Sammo Hung), is sent to the Shaolin Temple by the Iron Fisted Monk (Chan Sing), after he saves Hawker from a beating by the Manchus.After being trained by his master (James Tien) he runs away from the temple, only to be confronted by his master and forced to take the four tests.