
The Yangs are betrayed by a government official conspiring with the Mongols. All of the Yang family males except the 5th and 6th brother are killed. Fu Sheng loses his mind after the death of his family, while the other brother takes refuge in a Buddhist temple.
Directed by Lau Kar-leung, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter leans on a strong ensemble — Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying-Hung — 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 1984.
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