Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair

Shot at the same time as the inaugural chapter, The Story of Wong Fei-hung, Part Two is a continuation of the story. Solving the cliffhanger at the end of Part One and carrying on with a series of fights against a lineup of martial artists recruited by Master Wong's nemesis, Part Two culminates in a showdown with Grey Hair Fu, played by the great character actor Sek Kin, who is to appear as the archvillain in most of the following chapters, each time in a different guise.

Directed by Hu Peng, Wong Fei-Hung Burn the Tyrant's Lair leans on a strong ensemble — Kwan Tak-Hing, Walter Tso Tat-Wah, Chan Lo-Wah — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1949.