Eight Diagram Cudgel
五郎八卦棍
Synopsis
Fifth brother is separated from his kin whilst fighting the marauding Lao, and is nursed back to health in a monastery. He is befriended by Grinder, a monk whose job is to mill wheat. Fifth brother assumes the name of Ming Sau, and works on improving his fu. He is alternately helped and distracted by pretty Yue Lan. Meanwhile, the treacherous Lao continue their plans for conquest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- To Man-Bo
- Screenplay & Story
- Wen-Po Tu
- Original Score
- Tang Siu-Lam
- Original Title
- 五郎八卦棍
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hop Chung Film (H.K.) Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
To Man-Bo
Wen-Po Tu, To Man-Bo
Tang Siu-Lam
Cheng Keung
Cheng Cheng
Department Leadership Roster
Cheng Keung
Editor
To Man-Bo
Director
Cheng Cheng
Producer
Pei Chang
Costume Design
Wen-Po Tu
Screenplay
To Man-Bo
Writer
Jen Chen
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Diagram Cudgel
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What is Eight Diagram Cudgel about?
Fifth brother is separated from his kin whilst fighting the marauding Lao, and is nursed back to health in a monastery. He is befriended by Grinder, a monk whose job is to mill wheat. Fifth brother assumes the name of Ming Sau, and works on improving his fu. He is alternately helped and distracted by pretty Yue Lan. Meanwhile, the treacherous Lao continue their plans for conquest.
Who directed Eight Diagram Cudgel?
Eight Diagram Cudgel was directed by To Man-Bo.
Who stars in Eight Diagram Cudgel?
The principal cast of Eight Diagram Cudgel includes Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Guan Zongxiang, Kwan Hoi-San, Junxie Bai, Chiang Tao.
When was Eight Diagram Cudgel released and how long is it?
Eight Diagram Cudgel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Eight Diagram Cudgel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eight Diagram Cudgel was composed by Tang Siu-Lam.