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Release Year1977
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes5
DirectorTsai Yang-Ming
WritersChiu Kang-Chien, Wu Huan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSecret of the Shaolin Poles
About Secret of the Shaolin Poles
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.
Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, Secret of the Shaolin Poles leans on a strong ensemble — Mang Fei, Yasuaki Kurata, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1977.
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