The 18 Bronzemen
少林寺十八銅人
“A super death squad, they GASH you… SMASH you… MASH you.”
Synopsis
During the Manchurian invasion of China, the son of the Ming Dynasty General takes refuge in the Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts, so that he may seek revenge for his dead father. But he must first endure the rigorous test of the temple's legendary 18 Bronzemen.
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Top Cast
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Carter Huang Chia-Ta
Brother Wan
Tien Peng
Tang Siu-Lung / Kwan Lung
Chang Yi
General Guan
Chiang Nan
Brother Ta-Chi
Yee Yuen
Hei Chu-Ying
Su Chen-Ping
Fortune Teller Assassin
Chen Bao-Liang
Waiter
Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Madame Chang
Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng
Miss Lu
Chin Kang
Monk
Ko Yu-Min
Chief Abbot
Shao Lo-Hui
Abbot
Huang Fei-Long
Chen Tien
Yue Fan
Chien Li
Liu Li-Tsu
Senior Monk
Yuan Shen
Supervisor Zhao
Yueh Feng
Senior Monk
Ou Li-Bao
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Hsin-Yi, Yen Chung, Joseph Kuo
- Original Title
- 少林寺十八銅人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd., Li Chang (Hong Kong) Motion Picture Enterprises, Karlot International Films Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kuo
Chang Hsin-Yi, Yen Chung, Joseph Kuo
Joseph Kuo
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kuo
Director
Chang Hsin-Yi
Writer
Yen Chung
Writer
Joseph Kuo
Producer
Joseph Kuo
Writer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 18 Bronzemen
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What is The 18 Bronzemen about?
During the Manchurian invasion of China, the son of the Ming Dynasty General takes refuge in the Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts, so that he may seek revenge for his dead father. But he must first endure the rigorous test of the temple's legendary 18 Bronzemen.
Who directed The 18 Bronzemen?
The 18 Bronzemen was directed by Joseph Kuo.
Who stars in The 18 Bronzemen?
The principal cast of The 18 Bronzemen includes Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Tien Peng, Chang Yi, Chiang Nan, Yee Yuen.
When was The 18 Bronzemen released and how long is it?
The 18 Bronzemen was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 18 Bronzemen?
The 18 Bronzemen holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).