Shaolin Heroes (1979)
Overview
During the declining years of Ming dynasty, Mongolians sent secret agents to intrude central China and try to obtain "The Light sword". A mighty sword which can gather all brave wanderers. The son of Lung Chen Ying, master of the Light Sword style, learns of the plot and kills the leader of the secret mission and temporarily stops the Mongolian's ambition.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $6,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $200,000.00 |
| Original Language | zh |
| Popularity | 1.808 |
Directed By
Yang Ching-Chen
Crew
Yang Ching-Chen
Liu Sung Pai
Kan Liang-Ai
Li Chiang
Li Chiang
Hsieh Mo-Hung
Chai Chong-Cheng
Kwan Hung
Chai Yin-He
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