' Executioners From Shaolin '
Cast: Chen Kuan-tai , Lo Lieh , Wang Yu , Lily Li
Director : Liu Chia-liang
Synopsis
A treacherous taoist led a Manchu troop to destroy the Shaolin Temple and killed many patriotic heroes. Hung Hsi-kuan, one of the inmates, had managed to escape from the massive killing. While avoiding the Manchu troops, he met a pretty heroine and got married. Soon they had a son and started training him martial arts since young. When his son was 17 years old, Hung His-kuan decided to challenge the treacherous taoist to avenge the death of his master and fellow buddies…
A highly entertaining Shaolin movie under the powerful direction and superb choreography of Liu Chia-liang. Terrific performances by all stars especially Chen Kuan-tai , an authentic martial arts practitioner that had made this movie more credible.
Rating : 4 ½ stars of 5
1 comment:
"Executioners From Shaolin" has comprehensive storylines, with my iconic idol, Chan Kuan Tai leaps into the role of Hong Xi Guan, a fugitive Shaolin disciple who is determined to avenge his master's death and the burning of the Shaolin Temple by his enemy, vicious monk Bai Mei played by Loh Lieh.
Chan Kuan Tai exudes charm, charisma and displayed his character role extremely well with tiger-claw choreography.He is no doubt an authentic kung fu fighter with great style.
Loh Lieh, however plays his usual despicably wicked villain as 'indestructible' Bai Mei monk.
Li LiLi drives a brilliant line straight through her role, peeling open the core of the story with accomplished brilliance not only as a wife, mother but a kung fu artist. Bravo! :D
I was amazed and entertained by the sudden appearance of their adult son, young Wang Yu who also gives the role his all, proving himself an actor of capable range of kung fu magic.
Still, I have to admit that it's a bit odd to see Chan Kuan Tai failed his mission and his young son (Wang Yu) succeeded in killing off the 'indestructible' Bai Mei Monk! ???
On the overall, "Executioners From Shaolin"is a must for kung fu fans. Hardly a minute went by without a full surge of my adrenaline flowing! ;D
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