Directed by:
Cheh ChangCinematography:
Mu-To KungPlots(1)
Another Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin AKA Hong quan xiao zi, delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes. When shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill. As well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema. (88 Films)
(more)Cast
Alexander Sheng Fu
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Avenging Eagle (1978)
Chinatown Kid (1977)
Invincible Kung Fu Brothers (1976)
Chi Kuan-Chun
China
Best movies:
Invincible Kung Fu Brothers (1976)
Shaolin Temple (1976)
The Iron Monkey (1977)
Tao Chiang
Taiwan
Best movies:
Shaolin Abbot (1979)
Man of Iron (1972)
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Hak-on Fung
China
Best movies:
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Jamie Luk
China
Best movies:
The Avenging Eagle (1978)
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Siu Wong-Lung
Taiwan
Best movies:
Invincible Kung Fu Brothers (1976)
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Sin San
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Brandy Yuen
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Hau-keung Law
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Yung-Sheng Wang
Hong Kong
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Ping Cheung
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Fei-Yang Yip
Taiwan
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Tak-cheung Tang
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Eric Tsang
Hong Kong
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Warriors Two (1978)
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Siu-gai Chan
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Stephan Yip
Best movies:
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Chui Fat
Hong Kong
Best movies:
The Avenging Eagle (1978)
The Master (1980)
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Shu-Tong Wong
Hong Kong
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Chinese Vengeance (1973)
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The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971)
Forest Chan
Hong Kong
Best movies:
Police Story (1985)
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Mei Wong
Best movies:
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