The Emperor and His Brother

Set in China, this action drama focuses on a secret society dedicated to overthrowing the Qing dynasty. The leader of this group discovers that he and the reigning Emperor Chien Lung are actually brothers. Seeking to recruit the emperor to the Han cause, the organization attempts to convince him of their shared kinship while dealing with the imperial guard and the conflict between their opposing factions.

The film was produced by Shaw Brothers and directed by Chor Yuen. In the director's career, this project follows his work on Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan and The Magic Blade, and precedes The Enchantress, Mad, Mad 83, and The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre. The screenplay was written by Ni Kuang and produced by Mona Fong. The movie stars Ti Lung as Chen Chia Lo and Jason Pai Piao as Emperor Chien Lung, with Lo Lieh playing Chang Chao Chung. The credited cast includes 53 performers.

Released on July 19, 1981, the film has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception is consistent across platforms, as the movie holds a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb from 159 votes and a 5.8/10 rating on TMDB from 15 votes.