The South Shaolin Master

The South Shaolin Master

1984 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · Action

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.

Directed by Hsiao Lung

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Yau Gin-Gwok Lin Hai-Nan
Zhong Xiao-Zhen Liang Yu-Qing
Li Yan-Long Liang Shao-Jia
Suen Gen-Fa Ha Er Ci
Xu Xue-Yi Cui Zuo Bang
Dong Li Zhao Shi Xiong
Li Zhong-Ru Wu Bo
Pan Weixing Liang Bo

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