"He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally."

1978

1h 55m

7.5(455 votes)

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Adventure

Overview

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

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Cast & Crew

60 members

Acting

劉家輝

Liu Yu-de / Monk San Ta

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羅烈

General Tien Ta

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张午郎

Lord Cheng

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唐伟成

Lord Tang San-yao

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Wa Lun

Liu Yu-de's Classmate

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韩国材

Lin Zhen

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劉家榮

General Yin

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韋弘

Teacher Ho

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陳思佳

Yien Pin, Teacher Ho's Assistant

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Wong Ching-Ho

Liu Yu-de's Father

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Woo Wang-Daat

Shaolin Abbot

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李海生

Shaolin Justice Officer

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Keung Hon

Abbot in Charge of Cleanliness

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Hao Li-Jen

Abbot in Charge of Top Chamber

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Shum Lo

Abbot in Charge of Dining Hall

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雷達

Abbot in Charge of Arm Chamber

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詹森

Abbot in Charge of Wrist Chamber

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Chiang Nan

Abbot in Charge of Eye Chamber

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Aai Dung-Gwa

Abbot in Charge of Head Chamber

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袁小田

Abbot in Charge of Boxing Chamber

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Wang Han-Chen

Abbot in Charge of Leg Chamber

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陳龍

Abbot in Charge of Staff Chamber / Soldier

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Ng Yam-Chuen

Unknown Role

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Ma Koo

Unknown Role

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於洋

Hung Hsi-kuan, San Ta's Student

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Ng Hong-Sang

Tung Qian-jin, San Ta's Student

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徐少強

Lu Ah-cai, San Ta's Student

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汪禹

Miller Six, San Ta's Student

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Huang Pa-Ching

Uncle Wang

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黃蝦

Seafood Shop Worker

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Ho Kei-Cheong

Rebel

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羅強

Rebel

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Lam Hak-Ming

Soldier

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Ho Bo-Sing

Soldier

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Wong Chi-Keung

Soldier

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Wan Fat

Soldier

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泰山

Soldier

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Lai Kim-Hung

Soldier

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Ting Tung

Soldier

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錢月笙

Soldier Beaten with Hammer

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陳會毅

Officer Beaten with Hammer

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Yeung Wah

Monk Ji Wei of Wrist Chamber

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Tai Kwan-Tak

Shaolin Monk

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Hsiao Ho

Shaolin Monk

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神仙

Shaolin Monk

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惠天賜

Soldier

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張華

Shaolin Monk

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Chow Siu-Loi

Abbot

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張石庵

Abbot

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To Wing-Leung

Abbot / Monk / Townsfolk

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張作舟

Roadside Tea Stall Boss

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馮敬文

Beggar

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Gam Tin-Chue

Magistrate / Townsfolk

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Lau Chun

Court Official at Execution

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Sai Gwa-Pau

Townsfolk

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Goo Chim-Hung

Townsfolk

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陳明偉

Soldier

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Chu Kai

Shaolin Monk

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Alan Chui Chung-San

Soldier

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蔣榮發

(extra) (uncredited)

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