Opium and the Kung-Fu Master, a.k.a. (The Lightning Fists Of Shaolin/Master Of The Hung Clan), is a 1984 Hong Kong Martial arts film directed by Tang Chia, who also serves as one of the film's action directors, and stars Ti Lung as the titular Protagonist.
(Synopsis): Master Tie Qiao San (Ti Lung), the leader of the Ten Tigers Canton, is the chief coach of China's militia. At that time, the opium ban was in use, but public sale of opium was widely available. Many bureaucrats were taking opium, a trend that Tie followed. As Tie takes opium, his physical skills were declining. Seeing how Tie's skills are declining, opium store owner Rong Feng (Chen Kuan Tai) challenges Tie to a public duel. Tie struggles to fight Rong and was in serious danger until his disciple Lu Guasi (Robert Mak) steps in to rescue him before dying from his injuries. Seeing his disciple killed by Rong, Tie vows to seek revenge.
Starring: Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Tong Gaai, Robert Mak Tak Law, Lau Suet Wah, Philip Ko Fei, Goo Goon Chung, Alan Chan Kwok Kuen, Lee Hoi San, Ma Chao, Chan Shen, Stephen Chan Yung, Chan Yuet Yue
Directed by: Tang Chia, Produced by: Mona Fong, Screenplay by: Wong Ying, Production Company: Shaw Brothers Studio, Release Date: 1984, Running Time: 86 Minutes.
