The Lady Hermit (1971)
A young Kung Fu student seeks a reclusive teacher so that she may learn to defeat the evil Black Demon. She doesn't realize that the servant woman she befriends is actually the kung fu master she seeks. After Black Demons henchmen attack, the master reveals herself and eventually takes on the student to train her so that they may both defeat the villain. A love triangle complicates things when another student asks for training as well.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Cheng Pei-pei, Lo Lieh, Shih Szu, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Cheng Pei-pei
as Leng Yu Shuang (Lady Hermit)
Lo Lieh
as Chang Chun
Shih Szu
as Cui Ping
Wang Hsieh
as Black Demon
Chao Hsiung
as Black Demon's Disciple #1
Chuan Yuan
as Black Demon's Disciple #2
Fang Mian
as Chief Wang Cheng En
Cliff Lok
as Black Demon's Disciple
Sun Lan
as Black Demon's Thug
Law Hon
as Black Demon's Disciple #5
Lee Siu-Chung
as Black Demon's Disciple #4Siu Wa
as Black Demon's Disciple #7Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 105 min |
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