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Secret of the Shaolin Poles

Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.

Top Cast

  • Mang Fei

    Mang Fei

    Fang Shi-Yu

  • Yasuaki Kurata

    Yasuaki Kurata

    Tiger Lei (as Shoji Kurada)

  • Dorian Tan Tao-Liang

    Dorian Tan Tao-Liang

    Mai Chiu (as Delon Tam)

  • Chang Yi

    Chang Yi

    Ma Yuk Lung

  • Lau Kar-Wing

    Lau Kar-Wing

    Fong Ting

  • Yan-yung Tso

    Yan-yung Tso

    Hsiang Juen

  • Doris Lung Chun-Erh

    Doris Lung Chun-Erh

    Hsiao Yu

  • Phillip Kwok Chui

    Phillip Kwok Chui

  • Lee Man-Tai

    Lee Man-Tai

Overview

Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.

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