The Shaolin Kids

The Shaolin Kids

1975 · 90 min · ★ 4.2 · Comedy, Action

Lui is a powerful ex-minister who opposes the ambitious premier Hu Wei Yen. Lui is assassinated, so his daughter Lui Sin and an assorted band of people loyal to the emperor seeks revenge and justice. The premier made a mistake - he allowed a scroll of battle orders to fall into loyalist hands. Lui and Co learn this, and vow to take this proof of treason to the emperor.

Directed by Joseph Kuo · Written by Joseph Kuo

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