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
Yi-Kuei Chang
Taiwan
Best movies:
One-Armed Boxer (1972)
Invincible Kung Fu Brothers (1976)
One-Armed Boxer II (1976)
You-Pin Liu
Best movies:
Invincible Kung Fu Brothers (1976)
One-Armed Boxer II (1976)
The Iron Monkey (1977)
Ha Huang
Hong Kong
Best movies:
They Call Me Phat Dragon (1979)
Drunken Master (1978)
Odd Couple (1979)