"He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally."
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
General Tien Ta
Lord Cheng
Lord Tang San-yao
Liu Yu-de's Classmate
Lin Zhen
General Yin
Teacher Ho
Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
Liu Yu-de's Father
Shaolin Abbot
Shaolin Justice Officer