{"product_id":"shaolin-executioners-aka-executioners-from-shaolin-1977","title":"Shaolin Executioners A.K.A. Executioners from Shaolin • 洪熙官 (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Executioners\u003c\/strong\u003e (1977), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eExecutioners from Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e洪熙官\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eHóng Xī Guān\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eHung Hei Goon\u003c\/strong\u003e). Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, this legendary martial arts classic stars \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan Tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li Li-li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKong Do\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLee Hoi-sang\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the legendary Southern Shaolin hero Hung Hei Kwan, the film blends authentic Hung Gar kung fu, historical folklore, and unforgettable action choreography into one of Shaw Brothers' greatest achievements. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking authentic Shaw Brothers classics on DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the destruction of the Shaolin Temple, the surviving patriot Hung Hei Kwan dedicates his life to preserving Shaolin martial arts and avenging the fallen monks. His greatest enemy is the feared White Eyebrow Priest, Pai Mei, whose seemingly invincible kung fu defeats every opponent who dares challenge him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discovering that his powerful Tiger Style cannot overcome Pai Mei's unique techniques, Hung Hei Kwan realizes victory will require a new approach. The task falls to the next generation as his son, Hung Man Ting, combines his father's fierce Tiger Style with his mother's elegant Crane Style to create the only martial art capable of defeating Shaolin's deadliest enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShaolin Executioners\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Lau Kar-leung's authentic Hung Gar choreography with a masterful presentation of Tiger and Crane kung fu. The film's detailed training sequences, traditional forms, pole fighting, hand techniques, and legendary final duel against Pai Mei have made it one of the most influential martial arts films ever produced. The Tiger and Crane combination demonstrated here would later inspire countless kung fu films and remains one of cinema's greatest showcases of Southern Chinese martial arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cem\u003eShaolin Executioners\u003c\/em\u003e as one of Lau Kar-leung's finest films and one of the definitive interpretations of the Hung Hei Kwan legend. Outstanding performances by Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh, Gordon Liu, Lily Li, and Lee Hoi-sang, together with historically inspired storytelling and exceptional choreography, make this an essential Shaw Brothers masterpiece for every serious kung fu collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, \u003cem\u003eShaolin Executioners\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish Lau Kar-leung as the leading director of traditional martial arts cinema. Its portrayal of Hung Hei Kwan, Pai Mei, and the creation of Tiger and Crane kung fu became one of the most influential interpretations of Shaolin folklore, inspiring generations of filmmakers and cementing the film's reputation as one of Shaw Brothers Studio's greatest martial arts classics.\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\u003eShaolin Executioners\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecutioners from Shaolin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e洪熙官\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e洪熙官\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHóng Xī Guān\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHung Hei Goon\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddie H. Wang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arthur Wong Ngok-tai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-lung\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 Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh, Gordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui), Lily Li Li-li, Kong Do, Lee Hoi-sang\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 (Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono)\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\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\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\"\u003eContinue Your Shaolin Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaolin-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaolin Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/lau-kar-leung-movies\"\u003eLau Kar-leung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu 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\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7781199118387,"sku":"000052","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/ExecutionersFromShaolinBox1-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778076991","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/shaolin-executioners-aka-executioners-from-shaolin-1977","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}