{"product_id":"invincible-one-a-k-a-disciples-of-shaolin-1976","title":"Disciples of Shaolin A.K.A. Invincible One • Cai Li Fo Xiao Zi (蔡李佛小子) (1976)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisciples of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eInvincible One\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a standout 1976 Shaw Brothers martial arts classic directed by legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally released as \u003cstrong\u003eCai Li Fo Xiao Zi (蔡李佛小子)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Fu Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChi Kuan Chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKong Do (Ching Tao)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLo Dik\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChen Ming Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWang Ching Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike many Shaw Brothers productions centered on Shaolin monks, this action-packed favorite celebrates the real-life Choy Li Fut fighting system through an emotional story of family, honor, perseverance, and revenge. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKwan leaves his rural home hoping to earn an honest living in the city using the martial arts skills he learned through Choy Li Fut. Honest, hardworking, and determined to avoid unnecessary violence, he quickly discovers that corruption and brutality dominate the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ruthless criminals terrorize innocent people and tragedy strikes those closest to him, Kwan is forced to abandon his peaceful nature. Drawing upon years of disciplined martial arts training, he begins a relentless quest to bring justice to those responsible while proving that courage and integrity can overcome greed and oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the film's greatest strengths is its authentic presentation of the Choy Li Fut fighting system. Fight choreography by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar Leung\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights powerful circular strikes, fluid combinations, traditional Southern Chinese techniques, and realistic hand-to-hand combat without relying on fantasy or wirework. Alexander Fu Sheng's athletic performance remains one of the finest showcases of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisciples of Shaolin\u003c\/em\u003e has earned a loyal following for combining heartfelt storytelling with outstanding martial arts action. Rather than focusing on legendary Shaolin heroes, the film follows an ordinary young man whose determination and strong moral character make him an unforgettable protagonist. Its emphasis on traditional kung fu styles, emotional drama, and Lau Kar Leung's choreography has made it one of the most respected Southern-style martial arts films produced by Shaw Brothers Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, \u003cem\u003eDisciples of Shaolin\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated that Chang Cheh could successfully tell compelling stories beyond the famous Shaolin Temple legends. The film remains one of the finest cinematic showcases of Choy Li Fut and helped further establish Alexander Fu Sheng as one of Shaw Brothers Studio's most charismatic leading men during the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisciples of Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvincible One\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCai Li Fo Xiao Zi\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoi Lei Fut Siu Ji\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e蔡李佛小子\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e蔡李佛小子\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar Leung (Liu Chia-Liang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Kong Do (Ching Tao), Lo Dik, Chen Ming Li, Wang Ching Ping\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 Minutes (DVD Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic 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\"\u003eCollector Recommendations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/choy-li-fut-on-film\"\u003eChoy Li Fut on Film\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/real-martial-arts-systems\"\u003eReal Martial Arts Systems in Cinema\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/working-class-kung-fu-heroes\"\u003eWorking-Class Kung Fu Heroes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/southern-boxing-classics\"\u003eSouthern Boxing Classics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alexander Fu Sheng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7786896490547,"sku":"000031","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/DisciplesofShaolinBox1.jpg?v=1603930853","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/invincible-one-a-k-a-disciples-of-shaolin-1976","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}