18 Weapons of Kung Fu
Shi ba ban wu yi
“You've seen the Snake Fist... and the Needles of Death. In the Hands of the Dragon 18 are Death!”
Synopsis
Li Tai must endure terrible hardship under his sadistic Kung-fu master in order to perfect his fighting technique. The ambitious young man finally has a chance to prove himself when his old master meets his match and Li has to use the eighteen secrets of kung fu to fight the challenger.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Hung-Min
- Original Title
- Shi ba ban wu yi
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Hung-Min
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Hung-Min
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Weapons of Kung Fu
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What is 18 Weapons of Kung Fu about?
Li Tai must endure terrible hardship under his sadistic Kung-fu master in order to perfect his fighting technique. The ambitious young man finally has a chance to prove himself when his old master meets his match and Li has to use the eighteen secrets of kung fu to fight the challenger.
Who directed 18 Weapons of Kung Fu?
18 Weapons of Kung Fu was directed by Chen Hung-Min.
Who stars in 18 Weapons of Kung Fu?
The principal cast of 18 Weapons of Kung Fu includes Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Alan Li Hai-Hsing, Wang Yung-Sheng, Wu Te-Shan, Wang Chi-Sheng.
When was 18 Weapons of Kung Fu released and how long is it?
18 Weapons of Kung Fu was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 18 Weapons of Kung Fu?
18 Weapons of Kung Fu holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).