The usual fine production values found at Shaw's (outside of some poor miniature work) is firmly in place as is the great charisma and interplay of stars David Chiang and Ti Lung, flanked by a stunning Ching Li in a thankless role. Chang Cheh's pet themes of brotherly loyalty and a climax of expected bloody mayhem also turn up but in terms of audience sympathy and participation in the character's cause, The Anonymous Heroes comes up short. With the mentioned technical- and acting talent in their prime, it certainly comes easily recommended despite.

Lau Kar Leung and Tong Gaai's action choreography obviously stays away from traditional forms due to the era the film is set in but they provide solid brawls along the way, with their work peeking during the violent final sections of the film. Tong Gaai's weapons knowledge gets put to fun use as characters both shoot their rifles and fights with them. Chen Sing and Cheng Lei turn up in supporting roles plus many recognizable bit players.