Five Shaolin Masters
少林五祖
Synopsis
Hu Te et al. escape the burning Shaolin temple after the Qing soldiers destroyed it in Shaolin Temple. The group of 5 decide to develop secret codes to identify fellow patriots, enlist those patriots and eventually meet up again to escape to the south away from the Qings, and also identify the traitor who sold out Shaolin temple. Ma Fu Yi, joins the Qing top fighters to eliminate the rebels but is exposed by Ma Chao-Tsing who gets captured by Ma Fu Yi. Hu meets up with a group of Shaolin men secretly posing as bandits to rescue Ma as their leader is killed in the process, thus the bandits join the rest of the Shaolin patriots.
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Five Shaolin Masters (1974) - Trailer
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Top Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Hu Te-Ti
Ti Lung
Tsai Te-Chung
Alexander Fu Sheng
Ma Chao-Hsing
Chi Kuan-Chun
Li Shih-Kai
Mang Fei
Fang Ta-Hung
Bryan Leung
Chien San
Fung Hak-On
Chang Chin-Chiu
Tsai Hung
Pao Yu-Lung, Flying Axe
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Ma Fu-Yi
Chiang Tao
General Chen Wen-Yao
Li Chen-Piao
Kao Fung, Iron Face
Gordon Liu
Chang Yun (cameo)
Lu Ti
Ma Chin-Yung
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
Patriot Killed by Chang Chin Chiu
Stephan Yip Tin-Hang
Patriot Messenger
Lam Fai-Wong
Manchu soldier
Chan Dik-Hak
Iron Face's Underboss #2
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Iron Face's Underboss #1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 少林五祖
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Chang's Film Company, Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To
Kwok Ting-Hung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Li Chi
Costume Design
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Shaolin Masters
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What is Five Shaolin Masters about?
Hu Te et al. escape the burning Shaolin temple after the Qing soldiers destroyed it in Shaolin Temple. The group of 5 decide to develop secret codes to identify fellow patriots, enlist those patriots and eventually meet up again to escape to the south away from the Qings, and also identify the traitor who sold out Shaolin temple. Ma Fu Yi, joins the Qing top fighters to eliminate the rebels but is exposed by Ma Chao-Tsing who gets captured by Ma Fu Yi. Hu meets up with a group of Shaolin men secretly posing as bandits to rescue Ma as their leader is killed in the process, thus the bandits join the rest of the Shaolin patriots.
Who directed Five Shaolin Masters?
Five Shaolin Masters was directed by Chang Cheh.
Who stars in Five Shaolin Masters?
The principal cast of Five Shaolin Masters includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan-Chun, Mang Fei.
When was Five Shaolin Masters released and how long is it?
Five Shaolin Masters was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Five Shaolin Masters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Five Shaolin Masters was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Shaolin Masters?
Five Shaolin Masters holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).