

Executioners from Shaolin
1977-02-16 · 100 min · ★ 6.7
After the destruction of the Temple, a Shaolin disciple devotes years to mastering the Tiger style in order to defeat the martial arts master who killed his teacher. His wife, a Crane style specialist, has a feeling one style won't be enough.
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- Directors
- Lau Kar-leung
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lo LiehPriest Bai Mei
Lee Hoi-SangMonk Zhishan
Chen Kuan-TaiHong Xiguan
Cheng Kang-YehXiaohu
Gordon LiuTong Qianjin
Chiang TaoGovernor Gao Jinzhong
John Cheung Ng-LongGovernor's Bodyguard
Tin ChingHis Highness
Lily LiFang Yongchun
Shum LoUncle Fang
Dave Wong KitHong Wending, Age 10
Wong YuHong Wending
Lee ChiuGovernor's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Fung Hak-OnGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-SangGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Ho Bo-SingGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Ho Kei-CheongGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Hsiao HoGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Kei Ho-ChiuGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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