Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire (1979): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1979, Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire is an action film directed by Sun Sheng-Yuan, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. During China's 1920s Republican Period, warlords carve out personal fiefdoms across the country and impose self-serving laws with the barrel of a gun. Into this anarchy rides a masked feminine Zorro, nom de guerre Violet, to do battle, right wrongs and foment rebellion against the most corrupt and brutal warlord of all, Tung Ta-Chou. Unbeknownst to Tung, however, Violet is his own daughter. Tung orders his psycho enforcer Master Wu to track down and dispose of this pesky rebel queen. Meanwhile, Violet begins a flirtation with an attractive stranger who comes to town with the other half of a treasure map held by Tung. Ultimately, Master Wu betrays the warlord on the lure of the complete treasure map, enabling Violet and the stranger to apprehend Master Wu and beat the warlord at his own game.

Who’s in it. Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire stars Angela Mao Ying as Violet, Tsui Fu-Sheng as Warlord Tung Ta-chou, Lo Lieh as Escaped Convict #2 and Dorian Tan Tao-Liang as Escaped Convict #1, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire page.

If you liked it. Fans of Scorching Sun, Fierce Wind, Wild Fire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.