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Five Shaolin Masters (少林五祖) is a 1974 Shaw Brothers martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, based on the legend of five disciples who survive the Qing dynasty's destruction of the Shaolin Temple. The five escapees each develop distinct martial disciplines before uniting to oppose their Qing pursuers and avenge their temple. The film stars several of Chang Cheh's regular collaborators, including David Chiang and Ti Lung, and is a representative work of the director's influential wuxia output.
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What is the story of Five Shaolin Masters?
Five young Shaolin fighters survive the Qing destruction of the Shaolin Temple and escape separately. They later reunite, use secret recognition codes, and fight Qing-aligned enemies.
Who are the five Shaolin masters in the film?
The five patriots are played by Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Meng Fei, Chi Kuan Chun, and David Chiang. Each character is associated with a distinct martial identity before the group reunites.
Who directed Five Shaolin Masters?
Chang Cheh directed the 1974 Shaw Brothers film, with action choreography by Lau Kar-leung and Lau Kar-wing. The collaboration gives the film a strong emphasis on staged hand-to-hand combat and group fighting.
Is Five Shaolin Masters connected to Shaolin Temple?
Yes, Shaolin Temple, released in 1976, is commonly treated as a pseudo-prequel to Five Shaolin Masters. Five Shaolin Masters itself was released in Hong Kong on December 25, 1974 and was distributed in the United States as 5 Masters of Death.
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