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Cast
Carter Huang Chia-Ta
as Yong Zhen
Tien Peng
as Kuan Shao-Pan
Cheung Mei-Yee
as Cast
Chang Pao-Shan
as Shaolin Chamber Master
Chiu Ting
as Mother Fan
Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng
as Shang Ming-Zhu
Ko Yu-Min
as Shaolin Abbot
Chen Chiu
as Court Official
Wu Ho
as Shaolin Chamber Master
Hung Fa-Long
as Wandering Shaolin Monk
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, War
Votes15
DirectorJoseph Kuo
WritersKwok Ting-Hung, Han Meng, Chien Chin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsReturn of the 18 Bronzemen
About Return of the 18 Bronzemen
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, Return of the 18 Bronzemen leans on a strong ensemble — Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Tien Peng, Cheung Mei-Yee — 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 1976.
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