Executioners from Shaolin
Seen it?1977 | 100 min | Action, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
After the destruction of the Temple, a Shaolin disciple devotes years to mastering the Tiger style in order to defeat the martial arts master who killed his teacher. His wife, a Crane style specialist, has a feeling one style won't be enough.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Kar-leung
- Lo LiehPriest Bai Mei
- Lee Hoi-SangMonk Zhishan
- Chen Kuan-taiHong Xiguan
- Cheng Kang-YehXiaohu
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiTong Qianjin
- Chiang TaoGovernor Gao Jinzhong
- John Cheung Ng-LongGovernor's Bodyguard
- Tin ChingHis Highness
- Lily LiFang Yongchun
- Shum LoUncle Fang