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Men from the Monastery
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Title: Men from the Monastery

Release Date: 3 Apr 1974

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Action

Director: Chang's Film Company, Shaw Brothers

Production Companies: Chang's Film Company, Shaw Brothers

Overview: The majestic Ming dynasty is invaded by the Manchu troops, its upto the Shaolin monastery to fight them and save the fate of the nation.

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Average Vote: 5.1 (8 votes)

Cast

  • Hung Hsi-kuan: Chen Kuan-Tai
  • Fang Shih Yu: Alexander Fu Sheng
  • Hu Hui-chien: Chi Kuan-Chun
  • Gao Jin Zhong: Chiang Tao
  • Feng Dao De: Lu Ti
  • Nian Rui Qing: Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
  • Lei Da Ping: Wong Ching
  • Hu Yiu Ding: Wu Chi-Chin
  • Li Er Wan: Lam Fai-Wong
  • Extra (uncredited): Kent Cheng Jak-Si
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