Eight Diagram Cudgel
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Fifth brother is separated from his kin whilst fighting the marauding Lao, and is nursed back to health in a monastery. He is befriended by Grinder, a monk whose job is to mill wheat. Fifth brother assumes the name of Ming Sau, and works on improving his fu. He is alternately helped and distracted by pretty Yue Lan. Meanwhile, the treacherous Lao continue their plans for conquest.
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Cast
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Bruce Leung Siu-lung
Known for
Kung Fu Hustle
Tai Chi Zero
Guan Zongxiang
Known for
Mr. Six
Lu-Po Tu
Shing Ching
Herman Kwan Hoi-san
Known for
Hard Boiled
Project A
Wen-Po Tu
Junxie Bai
Chiang Tao
Known for
Return to the 36th Chamber
Executioners from Shaolin
Chiang Chou
Also in
Bruce and the Iron Finger
Rage of Wind
Chihong Chu
Shan Gan
Fan Li
To Man-Bo Director · Wen-Po Tu Screenplay Cheng Keung Editor
First release January 1, 1990 · Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China · Languages Cantonese, Chinese
Production
Hop Chung Film (H.K.) Ltd.
Production
China · Hong Kong SAR China
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Original title
五郎八卦棍
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · January 1, 1990
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No release date listed for United States.
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