Tie jiao wa

As someone who has watched hundreds of Kung fu movies - particularly from the 70s area, I was very disappointed.

First of all the American title "Murder Masters of Kung Fu" is very fitting for a "period" 70s Kung fu flick but this is set in the 70s with 70s attire - so that's a turn off right off the bat.

Second, the fighting is both amateurish and non sophisticated. No one impressed me in the least as a "master" and even less as a "murder master".

Third, the convoluted plot is a mish-mash of non-compelling events to which you develop no investment whatsoever.

Fourth, there is a pretty "daughter" (who fights) vaguely at the center of of the plot lines who is simply an ok fighter like everyone else.

The "final fight" which lasts no more than 2 minutes or so is no more compelling than other fights in the movie.

This is a movie that might typically be thrown in as the third movie in a triple header in the classic kung fu movie houses of the 70s - but that most moviegoers including myself would not bother to stay for.