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The Eight Masters (1976)

Movie ★ 5.9 78 min

Action

Shiao Chieh is left to a monastery when his family is killed, and grows up to be an incredible martial artist. He passes a gruelling and weird series of tests, most of which consist of being whacked by bronzemen, and goes out into the material world. He returns to live with his blind mother and his cousin, Ming Chu, who keeps being visited by an older dark stranger. Shiao Chien soon discovers Ming Chu is not really his cousin, but the niece of a man whose earnest wish is to see him die.

Joseph Kuo Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1976
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0165749
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Studio
Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.

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Cast

Carter Huang Chia-Ta Carter Huang Chia-Ta Chu Shiao Chieh Chia Ling Chia Ling Liu Lin Fung Doris Lung Chun-Erh Doris Lung Chun-Erh Ming Chu Liu Ping Liu Ping One of the Eight Masters Huang Fei-Long Huang Fei-Long To Lung Wong Hoi Wong Hoi Liu Lin-Fung's assistant Phillip Ko Fai Phillip Ko Fai Mr. Ming Chang Pao-Shan

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Eight Masters about?
Shiao Chieh is left to a monastery when his family is killed, and grows up to be an incredible martial artist. He passes a gruelling and weird series of tests, most of which consist of being whacked by bronzemen, and goes out into the material world. He returns to live with his blind mother and his cousin, Ming Chu, who keeps being visited by an older dark stranger. Shiao Chien soon discovers Ming Chu is not really his cousin, but the niece of a man whose earnest wish is to see him die.
Who directed The Eight Masters?
The Eight Masters was directed by Joseph Kuo.
Who stars in The Eight Masters?
The Eight Masters stars Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Chia Ling, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Liu Ping.
When was The Eight Masters released?
The Eight Masters is a 1976 action film.
Where can I watch The Eight Masters?
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