The Eighteen Jade Arhats
十八玉羅漢
Synopsis
The eighteen jade claws are prized possessions, transmitting Arhat power to worthy fighters whose legendary feats of strength and powers bestow honour on the temple. But when misused, the power can be devastating. A mysterious assassin is killing everyone who stands in his way to claim the legendary jade claws and learn 18-Lohan style kung fu - and there is only one noble fighter alive who can defeat this ruthless killer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Jen-Chieh
- Screenplay & Story
- Yao Ching Kang
- Original Title
- 十八玉羅漢
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Fortuna Film Co., Sky Point Film Investment Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Jen-Chieh
Yao Ching Kang
Huang Chiu-Kuei
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Chang Jen-Chieh
Director
Yao Ching Kang
Writer
Huang Chiu-Kuei
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What is The Eighteen Jade Arhats about?
The eighteen jade claws are prized possessions, transmitting Arhat power to worthy fighters whose legendary feats of strength and powers bestow honour on the temple. But when misused, the power can be devastating. A mysterious assassin is killing everyone who stands in his way to claim the legendary jade claws and learn 18-Lohan style kung fu - and there is only one noble fighter alive who can defeat this ruthless killer.
Who directed The Eighteen Jade Arhats?
The Eighteen Jade Arhats was directed by Chang Jen-Chieh.
Who stars in The Eighteen Jade Arhats?
The principal cast of The Eighteen Jade Arhats includes Lo Lieh, Chang Yi, Phillip Ko Fai, Tung Li, Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng.
When was The Eighteen Jade Arhats released and how long is it?
The Eighteen Jade Arhats was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.