{"product_id":"five-shaolin-masters-a-k-a-five-masters-of-death-1974","title":"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)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Shaolin Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eFive Masters of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1974 Hong Kong martial arts film produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e and directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Chiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Fu Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChi Kuan Chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMang Fei (Meng Fei)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLeung Kar Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this action-packed Shaolin adventure follows five surviving disciples determined to preserve their martial traditions after the destruction of the Shaolin Temple. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Shaolin Temple is destroyed by Qing forces, five surviving disciples escape the massacre carrying the teachings and traditions of their fallen masters. Forced into hiding, they face relentless pursuit from Manchu soldiers and traitors determined to erase the last remnants of Shaolin resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the warriors reunite, each brings a unique fighting style and unwavering determination to continue the Shaolin legacy. Together they prepare for the battles ahead, risking their lives to honor their masters while confronting powerful enemies in a struggle built on courage, loyalty, and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Shaolin Masters\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the powerful ensemble choreography that became a trademark of Chang Cheh's martial arts films. Featuring traditional Shaolin kung fu, disciplined training sequences, dynamic weapons combat, and exciting group battles, the film delivers fast-paced action while highlighting the distinctive fighting styles of each surviving disciple. The performances of David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Mang Fei, and Leung Kar Yan combine to create some of the film's most memorable combat sequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eFive Shaolin Masters\u003c\/em\u003e for its outstanding cast, strong storytelling, and lasting influence on Shaolin cinema. Bringing together many of Shaw Brothers Studio's biggest stars, the film helped popularize the legendary Shaolin heroes whose stories inspired countless martial arts productions throughout the 1970s and beyond. It remains one of the studio's most respected historical kung fu films and an important addition to any Shaw Brothers collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during Shaw Brothers Studio's golden era of martial arts filmmaking, \u003cem\u003eFive Shaolin Masters\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish the enduring popularity of Shaolin-themed cinema. Directed by Chang Cheh, the film influenced numerous kung fu productions that followed and played an important role in shaping the heroic storytelling, ensemble casts, and martial arts traditions that defined Hong Kong action cinema throughout the decade.\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\u003eFive Shaolin Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Masters of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHong Xi Guan Yu Fang Shi Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate romanized title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e洪熙官與方世玉\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e洪熙官与方世玉\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHóng Xī Guān Yǔ Fāng Shì Yù\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHung Hei Goon Yu Fong Sai Yuk\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 Chang Cheh\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 Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang\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 David Chiang, Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, Chi Kuan Chun, Mang Fei (Meng Fei), Leung Kar Yan\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 2.0 Stereo Dual Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\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 1974\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\"\u003eCollectors Also Enjoy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers 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":7784200142899,"sku":"000023","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/FiveShaolinMastersBox-3_2ae38918-7a45-4f04-ab43-250dc6ecbb3c.jpg?v=1778042186","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/five-shaolin-masters-a-k-a-five-masters-of-death-1974","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}