{"product_id":"4-clans-of-death-a-k-a-dragon-from-shaolin-death-fists-of-shaolin","title":"4 Clans of Death A.K.A. Dragon From Shaolin • 四大通義門 (1978)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Clans of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eDragon From Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1978 Korean martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eKim Jeong-rong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Cheung Mong\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCarrie Lee Ying-ying\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Kang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Chen\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNam Chung-il\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines traditional kung fu, revenge, family loyalty, and Shaolin training into a fast-moving martial arts adventure. This digitally remastered DVD edition is available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors of rare Asian martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter their fathers are murdered, two young martial artists set out to uncover those responsible and restore honor to their families. Their search leads them through dangerous rival factions, hidden conspiracies, and relentless martial arts battles. As the truth behind the murders slowly unfolds, they must rely on their Shaolin training and determination to defeat powerful enemies and complete their quest for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 Clans of Death\u003c\/em\u003e features traditional hand-to-hand kung fu, Northern-style techniques, extended training sequences, acrobatic kicking, and a variety of weapon encounters. Action director \u003cstrong\u003eNam Chung-li\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers energetic fight choreography with numerous one-on-one duels and large group battles that reflect the style of late-1970s Korean martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek \u003cem\u003e4 Clans of Death\u003c\/em\u003e because it represents one of the many Korean martial arts productions that were distributed internationally under alternate English titles during the late 1970s and early home video era. 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It later reached Western audiences under alternate English titles, making it a lesser-known but interesting title for collectors of classic Asian action films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Clans of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e – English home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDragon From Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kim Jeong-rong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Lai San-lun, Thomas Tang Kaak-yan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richard Hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nam Chung-li\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asso Asia Films \/ Filmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruce Cheung Mong, Carrie Lee Ying-ying, Richard Kang, Steve Chen, Nam Chung-il\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Dubbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digitally Remastered \u0026amp; Restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspect Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16:9 Widescreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of rare Asian martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eContinue Your Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/korean-martial-arts-movies\"\u003eKorean Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaolin-movies\"\u003eShaolin Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Independent Cinema","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989275619616,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/4clans.png?v=1721642589","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/4-clans-of-death-a-k-a-dragon-from-shaolin-death-fists-of-shaolin","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}