"WHIPLASH” (SYNOPSIS)

The last years of the Ching Dynasty were marked by many insurrections, among the most famous of these was the Boxer Rebellion. Our story opens as the dowager Empress Tsu Hsi is forced to flee the Imperial Capital to escape the invading foreign armies. The Empress entrusts her lieutennants to transport the crown jewels by wagon to Jehol. Enroute, the wagon train is set upon by the bandits of Fire Mountain. The treasure is carried back to their lair amongst the poison gases of Fire Mountain, where the treasure remains hidden for many years.

One day, Old Sha, the inn-keeper, comes across the treasure while wandering in the hills. Realizing the great value of this treasure, he decides to return it to the government. However, he is tricked into revealing the location of the treasure to two bandits, Wang Tze-tau and Liu Yee-piao, who masquerade as government officials. After receiving the treasure, Wang and Liu murdered the inn-keeper.

Hu Pien-tze, the beautiful but fiery daughter of the inn-keeper, is shocked when seven bandits appear at her father's inn demanding food and drink. The seven sworn brothers - Hsuen Tau, Lan Ya, Tau Hwan, Hsiung Jau, Liu Li, Hua Sheh and Tu Tze, unwittingly show the girl some of her missing father's personal possessions. During the course of the evening, she manages to drug the seven unsuspecting bandits who fall asleep in a drunken stupor. Hu Pien-tze takes the opportunity to bing the seven bandits in ropes and chain. The next day, she forces the bandits to lead her to where they last saw her father. On the way, Hsiung Jau manages to escape his bonds and attack the girl. Unfortunately, he finds that he is no match for her. During the fight, he is bitten by a poisonous snake, but she saves his life.

After resting awhile, the girl and her seven captives continue their journey to Fire Mountain. Along the way, the seven manages to convince her that a furious wild beast is chasing them. Hu frees her captives to help fight their mysterious enemy.

When they come upon the body of Old Sha, Hsuen Tau tries to explain that the old man was dead when they found him. However, his explanation is cut short by a bullet. The girl and the others, dodging the mysterious gunman's bullets, discover the cave where the treasure is hidden. Wang and Liu reappear to protect their booty. To help them, they bring along two gigantic bears. Determined to avenge her father, the fiery girl takes on both bandits and bears in a dramatic fight, only temporarily disrupted by a landslide.

Directed by:

TING SHAN SI

Starring:

CHENG PEI PEI