The citizens of a samll Chinese town suffer from failed crops and corrupt officials. Their salvation comes in the form of a Robin Hood figure, the Iron Monkey(Yu Rong Guang), who steals from the rich to give to poor.When martial arts master Wong Kayying arrives, his martial arts skills lead local lawmen to suspect that he may be the masked outlaw. Wong's son, Wong Fei Hung, is caught in the line of fire as he fights to clear his name. In the end, Wong and the Iron Monkey must join forces to face the real villain of the piece. Iron Monkey features some of the finest Kung fu fighting of recent vintage, together with plot and performances which allow something for the heart as well. |