Another Kung Fu vehicle from the infamous Shaw Brothers Studio, Disciples of Shaolin AKA Hong quan xiao zi, delivers a typically power-packed Hong Kong tale of enemy gangs and super cool fight scenes. When shaolin disciple Kuan Fung Yi (Sheng Fu) takes a job at a textile factory he soon becomes embroiled in a bitter and violent clash with the rival Manchu clan who run a neighbouring mill. As well delivering some impressive martial arts set pieces, Disciples of Shaolin also provides a political punch, underlining the abuse of workers and the corruption of cruel bosses. Fast, fierce and thought provoking, this is a must for collectors of extreme Asian cinema.
- Region Code:
- Region A,B
- Duration:
- 106 minutes
- Original Language:
- Mandarin
- Extras:
- Language(s): Mandarin, English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Mono, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Samm Deighan (film journalist); Mike Leeder, Arne Venema (Asian cinema experts), Documentaries: 'Jamie Luk at Shaw Brothers', Trailers