The South Shaolin Master (1984)

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Released:
1984-04-14

Overview:
The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.

Director:
Hsiao Lung

Runtime:
1h 36min

Genre:
Action

  • Cast:
  • Yau Gin-Gwok
    as
    Lin Hai-Nan
  • Zhong Xiao-Zhen
    as
    Liang Yu-Qing
  • Li Yan-Long
    as
    Liang Shao-Jia
  • Suen Gen-Fa
    as
    Ha Er Ci
  • Xu Xue-Yi
    as
    Cui Zuo Bang