The Master
背叛師門
Synopsis
Although injured, a martial-arts expert teaches an orphan his methods.
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Chin Tien Yun
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Yen Ching Wan
Richard Yuen Tak
Kao Chien
Candy Man Suet-Yee
Master Shi's daughter
Chan Lau
Wei Kun
Lam Fai-Wong
Ying Chang
Ching Miao
Huang Lao Liu
Wong Ching-Ho
Restaurant Boss
Lau Hok-Nin
Master Shi Chen Chung
Yuen Fai
Fan San
Ng Hong-Sang
Dai Xiong
Chui Fat
Zhou San Chao
Wang Han-Chen
Medicine Shopkeeper
Tony Lee Wan-Miu
Master Shi's Servant
Chui Chung-Hok
Wan's Thug
Kei Ho-Chiu
Wan's Thug
Fung Ging-Man
Wan's Thug
Lo Wai
Wan's Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Lou Chun-Ku
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 背叛師門
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Ni Kuang
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Ho Luk-Ying
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Tony Lou Chun-Ku
Director
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Ho Luk-Ying
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Master about?
Although injured, a martial-arts expert teaches an orphan his methods.
Who directed The Master?
The Master was directed by Tony Lou Chun-Ku.
Who stars in The Master?
The principal cast of The Master includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Richard Yuen Tak, Candy Man Suet-Yee, Chan Lau.
When was The Master released and how long is it?
The Master was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Master?
The Master holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).