The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter(1984)
Overview
The Yangs are betrayed by a government official conspiring with the Mongols. All of the Yang family males except the 5th and 6th brother are killed. Fu Sheng loses his mind after the death of his family, while the other brother takes refuge in a Buddhist temple.
Director
Lau Kar-leung
Studio
Shaw Brothers
Cast
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
as Yang 5th Brother
Alexander Fu Sheng
as Yang 6th Brother
Kara Hui Ying-Hung
as Yang No. 8
Lily Li
as Mother Yang (She Tai-chun)
Phillip Ko Fai
as Temple Abbot
King Lee King-Chu
as Temple Abbot Zhihong
Lam Hak-Ming
as General Pan Mei
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
as Prince Yeh Li Lin
Chu Tit-Wo
as Ying Kuei
Lau Kar-leung
as Hunter, Helps Yang 5th Escape
Richard Yuen Tak
as Yang Loyalist with Golden Blade
Yeung Sai-Gwan
as Tartar General
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
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The Yangs are betrayed by a government official conspiring with the Mongols. All of the Yang family males except the 5th and 6th brother are killed. Fu Sheng loses his mind after the death of his family, while the other brother takes refuge in a Buddhist temple.
Who directed The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?▼
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter was directed by Lau Kar-leung and released in 1984. It is a action, drama film.
How long is The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?▼
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?▼
The cast of The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter includes Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Yang 5th Brother, Alexander Fu Sheng as Yang 6th Brother, Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Yang No. 8, Lily Li as Mother Yang (She Tai-chun), Phillip Ko Fai as Temple Abbot and more.
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