Return of the 18 Bronzemen
1976 · 93 min · ★ 6.0 · Action, Adventure, War
Despite the national resistance, the Manchurians have taken over China, but the Ching Emperor fears that the Shaolin Temple disciples would overthrow the dynasty. So he disguises himself as a disciple, in order to become a kung fu master and control the Shaolin monks. But according to custom, he must pass the test of the legendary 18 Bronzemen before he can leave the Temple.
Directed by Joseph Kuo · Written by Kwok Ting-Hung
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Carter Huang Chia-Ta Yong Zhen -
Tien Peng Kuan Shao-Pan - C Cheung Mei-Yee
- C Chang Pao-Shan Shaolin Chamber Master
- C Chiu Ting Mother Fan
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Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng Shang Ming-Zhu -
Ko Yu-Min Shaolin Abbot - C Chen Chiu Court Official
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Wu Ho Shaolin Chamber Master - H Hung Fa-Long Wandering Shaolin Monk
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Tsao Chien Court Official -
Yen Chung Court Official
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