Original Title: 少林子弟
Status
Released
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 41m
The majestic Ming dynasty is invaded by the Manchu troops, its upto the Shaolin monastery to fight them and save the fate of the nation.
15 Cast Members
Chen Kuan-tai
Hung Hsi-kuan
Alexander Fu Sheng
Fang Shih Yu
Chi Kuan-Chun
Hu Hui-chien
Chiang Tao
Gao Jin Zhong
Lu Ti
Feng Dao De
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Nian Rui Qing
Wong Ching
Lei Da Ping
Wu Chi-Chin
Hu Yiu Ding
Lam Fai-Wong
Li Er Wan
Kent Cheng Jak-si
Extra (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-Pau
Wa Lun
Ming's Patriot
Yen Shi-Kwan
Ho Bo-Sing
Chan Dik-Hak
Three North Shaolin teachers are called on by the Manchus to teach their soldiers and are urged to challenge the current South Shaolin teachers. They defeat the South Shaolin teachers and, that night, the head general kills the South Shaolin teachers and blames their death on the North Shaolin teachers. The South Shaolin master sends more of his pupils, who are killed accidentally by the North Shaolin teachers. He finally sends two more of his students to train with old masters and trains one student himself with the goal of finally defeating the North Shaolin experts.
Nov 1978
The Qing emperor releases all detained Shaolin disciples, but the vindictive White Lotus clan decides to exterminate all the disciples. One martial artist survives the onslaught, and constantly trains while in hiding for revenge.
Jan 1980
Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.
May 1985
A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.
Jul 1976
The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate a priest and kung-fu expert from the temple of Shaolin. The factory owner proves the actor a fraud, and punishes all those involved. The young actor feels he has let the workers down, and promises to atone. He sets out for Shaolin, determined to be accepted as a kung-fu pupil at the elite temple.
Aug 1980