The read
The highest scoring of the 3 titles in its series.
Synopsis
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
519 audience votes
Key crew
- Lau Kar-leungDirector
- Ni KuangScreenplay
- Frankie Chan Fan-KeiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gordon LiuLiu Yu-de / Monk San Ta
- Lo LiehGeneral Tien Ta
- John Cheung Ng-LongLord Cheng
- Wilson Tong Wai-ShingLord Tang San-yao
- Wa LunLiu Yu-de's Classmate
- Hon Kwok-ChoiLin Zhen
- Lau Kar-WingGeneral Yin
- Wai WangTeacher Ho
- Chen Szu-ChiaYien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant
- Wong Ching-HoLiu Yu-de's Father
- Woo Wang-DaatShaolin Abbot
- Lee Hoi-SangShaolin Justice Officer
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