The South Shaolin Master

The narrative centres on a nomadic opera troupe who travel to various towns as part of their nationwide tour and astound the locals with their skills. When visiting a coastal town, one of the young performers becomes involved in a market brawl after two local bullies begin to push their weight around. The righteous young performer is saved from a vicious beating at the hands of the thugs by a mysterious fighter who uses his sublime abilities to save the day. He gradually reveals to his new friends that he is a former Shaolin student and a staunch patriot - readily opposing the Manchu rulers. In a finale filled with glorious fight action, the time for revenge is realised and the battle between good and evil once again takes place.

Director: Hsiao Lung

Cast: Yau Gin-Gwok, Zhong Xiao-Zhen, Li Yan-Long, Suen Gen-Fa, Xu Xue-Yi, Dong Li, Li Zhong-Ru, Pan Weixing

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