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New Legend of Shaolin A.K.A. • 洪熙官之少林五祖 (1994)
New Legend of Shaolin A.K.A. • 洪熙官之少林五祖 (1994)
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New Legend of Shaolin (1994), also released as The New Legend of Shaolin, Hong Xi Guan: Zhi Shao Lin Wu Zu, and 洪熙官之少林五祖, is a Hong Kong martial arts classic directed by Wong Jing with action choreography by Corey Yuen. Starring Jet Li (Li Lian-jie), Chingmy Yau Suk-ching, Miu Tse, Deannie Yip Tak-han, Yeung Wai, and Suen Goon-nam, the film brings the legendary Hung Hei-kwun into a fast-moving story of Shaolin resistance, family, betrayal, and Qing assassins. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors of classic Hong Kong martial arts films and hard-to-find physical media.
STORY OVERVIEW
After the Qing government destroys the Shaolin Temple, Hung Hei-kwun escapes with his young son Man-ting while ruthless officials hunt down the remaining Shaolin survivors. Father and son travel from place to place, constantly facing enemies determined to uncover their connection to the resistance.
As Hung becomes involved in the search for information connected to the Shaolin Five Elders, the danger surrounding him and his son continues to grow. With Qing forces closing in, Hung must use his martial arts skills to protect his family and those still fighting against the government's campaign.
MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS
New Legend of Shaolin features Jet Li in some of his most energetic Hong Kong-era action. Corey Yuen's choreography combines traditional kung fu, weapons, acrobatics, fast exchanges, and large-scale fight scenes. The action between Hung Hei-kwun and his young son also gives the film several memorable father-and-son sequences.
WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT
Collectors value New Legend of Shaolin for Jet Li's performance, its strong supporting cast, and its inventive treatment of the Hung Hei-kwun legend. The film has the fast pace and elaborate fight choreography associated with 1990s Hong Kong martial arts cinema while retaining the familiar Shaolin themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and resistance.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Released during Hong Kong's martial arts revival of the 1990s, New Legend of Shaolin became one of the better-known screen versions of the Hung Hei-kwun story. Its combination of Shaolin folklore, Jet Li's martial arts, and Corey Yuen's action choreography makes it an important title from this period of Hong Kong cinema.
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Verified AKAs:
- New Legend of Shaolin – International English title
- The New Legend of Shaolin – Alternate English title
- Hong Xi Guan: Zhi Shao Lin Wu Zu – Mandarin Pinyin
- Hung Hei Goon: Siu Lam Ng Jou – Cantonese romanization
- 洪熙官之少林五祖 – Traditional Chinese title
- Director: Wong Jing
- Action Director: Corey Yuen
- Starring: Jet Li (Li Lian-jie), Chingmy Yau Suk-ching, Miu Tse, Deannie Yip Tak-han, Yeung Wai, Suen Goon-nam
- Format: DVD
- Language: English
- Running Time: 94 Minutes
- Country: Hong Kong
- Release Year: 1994
Carefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.
New Legend of Shaolin is a notable Kung Fu Movie from the 1990s Hong Kong martial arts era, combining traditional Shaolin themes with the faster choreography and elaborate action that became a major part of Hong Kong cinema during the period.
For collectors searching for Classic Kung Fu Movies, the film connects several important parts of the genre: Shaolin martial arts, traditional Chinese weapons, legendary kung fu heroes, Qing-era conflicts, and the distinctive screen fighting style of Jet Li. It also represents the continued popularity of Shaolin stories in Hong Kong martial arts cinema after the classic kung fu films of the 1970s and 1980s.
Jet Li's performance makes New Legend of Shaolin an important title for collections of Kung Fu Movies, Shaolin films, Hong Kong martial arts, and 1990s action cinema. Its combination of traditional kung fu themes and modern Hong Kong fight choreography gives it a clear place among the martial arts films of its era.
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