Five Shaolin Masters A.K.A. Five Masters of Death • Hong Xi Guan Yu Fang Shi Yu • 洪熙官與方世玉 (1974)

Five Shaolin Masters (1974), also released as Five Masters of Death, Hong Xi Guan Yu Fang Shi Yu, and 洪熙官與方世玉, is one of the landmark martial arts films produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh, this classic stars David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Mang Fei (Meng Fei), and Leung Kar Yan in an unforgettable story of brotherhood, sacrifice, and the fight to preserve the Shaolin legacy. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

When the Shaolin Temple falls to Manchu forces, a handful of surviving disciples escape the massacre and vow to continue their masters' teachings. Hunted by Qing soldiers and betrayed by collaborators, the warriors must unite, master their fighting skills, and carry on the Shaolin tradition while preparing for the battles that will shape the future of the resistance.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Five Shaolin Masters is considered one of Chang Cheh's greatest Shaolin films and one of the defining martial arts classics of the 1970s. The film brings together Shaw Brothers icons David Chiang, Ti Lung, and rising star Alexander Fu Sheng, while introducing audiences to the legendary Shaolin heroes whose stories became the foundation for countless kung fu films that followed. Its influence can be seen throughout the Shaolin cinema boom of the 1970s and beyond, making it an essential title for Shaw Brothers and classic kung fu collectors.

• A.K.A.: Five Masters of Death; Hong Xi Guan Yu Fang Shi Yu (洪熙官與方世玉)
• Director: Chang Cheh
• Starring: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Mang Fei (Meng Fei), Leung Kar Yan
• Label/Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Format: DVD
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo - Dual Mono)
• Running Time: 105 Minutes
• Release Year: 1974

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