THE WARRIOR FROM SHAOLIN (1984)

Cast

Plot

A kung fu film from the Lau Brothers; Liu Chia-liang, Liu Chia-hui, and Liu Chia-yung. Liu Chia-hui (aka Gordon Liu) plays a Buddhist monk, who abandons his post at a Buddhist temple when it is attacked by Japanese troops during World War II. After he leaves the temple, he takes on two misfit apprentices portrayed by Eric Tsang and Liu Chia-yung. Together, they battle two villians, one portrayed by the talented, but underappreciated Li Li-li. Most of the violence is bloody and the mood of the film turns between Cantonese comedy and gritty bloodshed. Still, the excellent fight choreography is very much in the Lau brothers' fashion. Sorry but it's badly dubbed for that extra comedy angle.