The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (1978)

Jin Yong's wuxia masterpiece Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre tells an adventurous story of chivalry and martial arts that has been the inspiration for many screenwriters and directors. Filmed in 1978, this classic version of Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre starring Adam Cheng, Liza Wang and Angie Chiu is considered by many to be the definitive adaptation, and is still loved and celebrated by TV audiences to this day. Ten years ago, a heroic couple was kidnapped to a remote island to look for the Dragon Sabre. Returning to the mainland with their son Zhang Wuji, they become the target of all the swordsmen who want to know the whereabouts of the legendary weapon and its notorious owner. The couple commits suicide to uphold their honor, leaving Wuji an orphan to adventure in the martial arts world alone...