Secret of the Shaolin Poles(1977)
Fang Shi Yu da po mei hua zhuang
Secret of the Shaolin Poles Synopsis
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.
Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977) is a action film directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, released on April 28, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Mang Fei, Yasuaki Kurata, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang and Chang Yi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsai Yang-Ming
- Writers:
- Chiu Kang-Chien, Wu Huan
- Producers:
- Poon King-Sam
- Production:
- Jowell Film Production (H.K.) Co.
- Status:
- Released
Secret of the Shaolin Poles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mang Fei
as Fang Shi-Yu
Yasuaki Kurata
as Tiger Lei (as Shoji Kurada)
Dorian Tan Tao-Liang
as Mai Chiu (as Delon Tam)
Chang Yi
as Ma Yuk Lung
Lau Kar-Wing
as Fong Ting
Yan-yung Tso
as Hsiang Juen
Doris Lung Chun-Erh
as Hsiao Yu
Phillip Kwok Chui
Lee Man-Tai
Li Min-Lang
Key crew
Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, written by Chiu Kang-Chien and Wu Huan, produced by Poon King-Sam.
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Secret of the Shaolin Poles online?
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Secret of the Shaolin Poles?
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The main cast of Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977) includes Mang Fei, Yasuaki Kurata, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Chang Yi and Lau Kar-Wing. The film was directed by Tsai Yang-Ming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Secret of the Shaolin Poles released?
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles was released on April 28, 1977 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Secret of the Shaolin Poles worth watching?
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Secret of the Shaolin Poles (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.