The anti-Ching patriots, under the guidance of Ho Kuang-han, have secretly set up their base in Canton, disguised as school masters. During a brutal Manchu attack, San Te manages to escape and devotes himself to learning the martial arts in order to seek revenge. In a short period of time he masters the deadly use of his fists, feet and palms, along with such weapons as swords, sticks, and lances. With his learning complete, he takes on the Manchus. Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(台灣)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: 少林三十六房
- Also Known As: The Master Killer , Shaolin Master Killer , 少林卅六房 , Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang
- Director: Lau Kar Leung
- Screenwriter: Ni Kuang
- Genres: Action, Historical, Drama, Martial Arts
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Cast & Credits
- Gordon Liu Main Role
- Lo Lieh Main Role
- Norman ChuiLu A CaiSupport Role
- Chiang Nan[Abbot in charge of Eye Chamber]Support Role
- Lau Kar WingGeneral YinSupport Role
- Chen Szu ChiaYien PinSupport Role
Reviews
A good third of the movie is devoted to Gordon training through the 35 stations at the Shaolin temple. The scenes are rigorous and impressive. Lau Kar Leung (Gordon Liu's brother IRL) is one of, if not my favorite martial arts choreographer. No slow stop action fight scenes or training scenes. While the scenes are slowed down for the human eye to follow, the movement is constant. A wide variety of weapons and challenges are used which highlight Gordon's abilities. The only caveat I have is that like a novel's page needs some white space to rest the eyes, I could have used some breaks from the action to develop the main character and give me more reasons to understand him, the people he sought to help, and the monks who trained him.
The sets, costumes, and production values are above average for a 1978 kung fu film. The copy I saw was dubbed which always takes away from the viewing experience. Almost any male actor who worked for Shaw Brothers was in this movie. It was fun to pick out all the ones I knew.
One of my favorite kung fu actors, Lo Lieh, plays the Big Bad though he sees very little screen time. This is Gordon's hero's journey. Through training and sacrifice his character seeks to avenge his family's death and bring kung to his people so that they can protect themselves from the enemy. A better than average kung fu film to pass your time with.
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