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Secret of the Shaolin Poles(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-04-28
64%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Overview:
Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
Taiwan
ProductionCompanies:
Jowell Film Production (H.K.) Co.
Movie: Secret of the Shaolin Poles
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mang Fei
Fang Shi-Yu
倉田保昭
Tiger Lei (as Shoji Kurada)
Dorian Tan Tao-Liang
Mai Chiu (as Delon Tam)
張翼
Ma Yuk Lung
劉家榮
Fong Ting
Yan-yung Tso
Hsiang Juen
Doris Lung Chun-Erh
Hsiao Yu
郭追
Lee Man-Tai
李敏郎
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Overview
Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.
Release Date
1977-04-28
Average
6.4
Rating:
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