The South Shaolin Master (1984)
The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.
Cast
- Yau Gin-Gwok - Lin Hai-Nan
- Zhong Xiao-Zhen - Liang Yu-Qing
- Li Yan-Long - Liang Shao-Jia
- Suen Gen-Fa - Ha Er Ci
- Xu Xue-Yi - Cui Zuo Bang
- Dong Li - Zhao Shi Xiong
- Li Zhong-Ru - Wu Bo
- Pan Weixing - Liang Bo
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, shaolin, acrobats
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The South Shaolin Master about?
- The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.
- Who directed The South Shaolin Master?
- The South Shaolin Master was directed by Siao Lung.
- Who stars in The South Shaolin Master?
- The South Shaolin Master stars Yau Gin-Gwok, Zhong Xiao-Zhen, Li Yan-Long, Suen Gen-Fa, Xu Xue-Yi, Dong Li.
- How long is The South Shaolin Master?
- The South Shaolin Master has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The South Shaolin Master?
- The South Shaolin Master is a Action film.
- Where was The South Shaolin Master produced?
- The South Shaolin Master was produced in Hong Kong, China.
- What are the themes of The South Shaolin Master?
- The themes of The South Shaolin Master include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.