{"product_id":"general-stone-and-the-18-warriors-a-k-a-shi-san-tai-bao-li-cun-xiao","title":"General Stone and the 18 Warriors A.K.A. General Stone • 十三太保李存孝 (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Stone and the 18 Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1977 Taiwanese-Hong Kong martial arts fantasy directed by \u003cstrong\u003eHung Tao\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally released under the title \u003cstrong\u003e十三太保李存孝\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eShi San Tai Bao Li Cun Xiao\u003c\/strong\u003e), the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eTan Tao-liang (Dorian Tan)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePolly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLung Fei\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChen Shen-Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Chuen-Yan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining traditional kung fu, fantasy elements, revenge, and supernatural warriors, the film offers a distinctive take on late-1970s martial arts cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors of rare Asian martial arts films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the legendary General Stone is mysteriously killed during battle, his son vows to uncover the truth behind his father's death. His search leads him into a dangerous struggle against powerful enemies and supernatural forces connected to the mysterious Stone Warriors. As the conspiracy unfolds, he must master his martial arts skills and overcome increasingly deadly opponents before confronting those responsible for his father's murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral Stone and the 18 Warriors\u003c\/em\u003e blends traditional kung fu with fantasy adventure, featuring Tan Tao-liang's renowned kicking techniques, extended training sequences, hand-to-hand combat, swordplay, and imaginative battles involving the legendary Stone Warriors. The action reflects the late-1970s style of Taiwanese martial arts cinema while incorporating supernatural mythology into its fight choreography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate the film for Tan Tao-liang's athletic martial arts performance and its unusual combination of historical legend, fantasy, and traditional kung fu. Unlike many period revenge films of its era, \u003cem\u003eGeneral Stone and the 18 Warriors\u003c\/em\u003e introduces supernatural elements that give it a unique place among classic martial arts releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, the film represents the wave of Taiwanese-Hong Kong co-productions that expanded traditional kung fu stories by incorporating fantasy themes and folklore. Its blend of martial arts and supernatural adventure helped distinguish it from more conventional revenge films produced during the international kung fu boom. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\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\u003eGeneral Stone and the 18 Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e – English home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e十三太保李存孝\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShi San Tai Bao Li Cun Xiao\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hung Tao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheung Yan-Git, Yuan-Yao Chang, Alex Gouw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chu Yun-Peng, Li Yao-Feng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goldig Film Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan \/ Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan Tao-liang, Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng, Lung Fei, Chen Shen-Lin, Yuen Chuen-Yan, Kwan Hung\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\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82 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 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-tw\/collections\/taiwanese-martial-arts-movies\"\u003eTaiwanese Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/fantasy-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eFantasy Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s 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\/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":48981746090272,"sku":null,"price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/GENERA.jpg?v=1721374810","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/general-stone-and-the-18-warriors-a-k-a-shi-san-tai-bao-li-cun-xiao","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}