The Heroes

The Ching Dynasty bans all kung fu teachings and outlaws all students of the Shaolin Temple who are loyal to the Mings, underlining the Ching stranglehold on the country. Phillip Kao Yang (Ti Lung), a Shaolin turncoat now working for the Chings, is ordered to destroy the temple and wipe out its disciples. Following the attack, Kao spares the lives of selected students, hoping that severe tourture will persuade them in to joining the Ching army. Yet the torture devices seem to strengthen the Shaolin prisoners. When one of the prisoners does agree to join the Chings, Kao kills him. Does Kao have an agenda of his own?