Return of the 18 Bronzemen

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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