Secret of the Shaolin Poles(1977)
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.
Movie: Secret of the Shaolin Poles
Top 8 Billed Cast
Fang Shi-Yu
Tiger Lei (as Shoji Kurada)
Mai Chiu (as Delon Tam)
Ma Yuk Lung
Fong Ting
Hsiang Juen
Hsiao Yu
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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
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