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Executioners from Shaolin
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Executioners from Shaolin

1977-02-16 · 100 min · ★ 6.7

Action · Drama · Romance · Comedy

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 LiehLo LiehPriest Bai Mei
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangMonk Zhishan
Chen Kuan-TaiChen Kuan-TaiHong Xiguan
Cheng Kang-YehCheng Kang-YehXiaohu
Gordon LiuGordon LiuTong Qianjin
Chiang TaoChiang TaoGovernor Gao Jinzhong
John Cheung Ng-LongJohn Cheung Ng-LongGovernor's Bodyguard
Tin ChingTin ChingHis Highness
Lily LiLily LiFang Yongchun
Shum LoShum LoUncle Fang
Dave Wong KitDave Wong KitHong Wending, Age 10
Wong YuWong YuHong Wending
Lee ChiuLee ChiuGovernor's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Fung Hak-OnFung Hak-OnGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-SangGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Ho Bo-SingHo Bo-SingGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Ho Kei-CheongHo Kei-CheongGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Hsiao HoHsiao HoGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Kei Ho-ChiuKei Ho-ChiuGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-MingGovernor's Fighter (uncredited)

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