The South Shaolin Master
Nan quan wang
Synopsis
The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hsiao Lung
- Original Title
- Nan quan wang
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, China
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hsiao Lung
Department Leadership Roster
Hsiao Lung
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What is The South Shaolin Master about?
The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.
Who directed The South Shaolin Master?
The South Shaolin Master was directed by Hsiao Lung.
Who stars in The South Shaolin Master?
The principal cast of The South Shaolin Master includes Yau Gin-Gwok, Zhong Xiao-Zhen, Li Yan-Long, Suen Gen-Fa, Xu Xue-Yi.
When was The South Shaolin Master released and how long is it?
The South Shaolin Master was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.