{"product_id":"the-8-diagram-pole-fighter-aka-invincible-pole-fighter-1983","title":"The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter A.K.A. Invincible Pole Fighter • 五郎八卦棍 (1984)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eight Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e (1984), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eInvincible Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe 8 Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e五郎八卦棍\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eWǔláng Bāguà Gùn\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eNg Long Baat Gwaa Gwan\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 epic stars \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Fu Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKara Hui Ying-hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li Li-li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWang Lung-wei\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the legendary Yang Generals, the film combines emotional storytelling with breathtaking pole fighting and some of the finest martial arts choreography ever filmed. 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\u003eAfter the legendary Yang family is betrayed during a devastating battle against invading forces, only a handful of brothers survive the massacre. Overwhelmed by grief and haunted by the loss of his family, Yang Fifth Son seeks refuge in a Buddhist monastery, hoping to leave behind a life of violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen tragedy strikes his loved ones once again, he realizes peace can no longer protect those he cares about. Forging a new path, he transforms the Yang family's famous spear techniques into the devastating Eight Diagram Pole style before confronting the warriors responsible for destroying his clan in one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest revenge stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eight Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e is celebrated for its extraordinary display of traditional Chinese pole fighting. Lau Kar-leung's authentic choreography showcases long-pole techniques, spear combat, battlefield formations, and disciplined Shaolin training with remarkable realism. The film's unforgettable final battle remains one of the greatest weapon-based fight sequences ever produced and has influenced martial arts filmmakers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cem\u003eThe Eight Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e as one of Lau Kar-leung's crowning achievements and among Shaw Brothers Studio's greatest productions. Gordon Liu delivers one of the defining performances of his career, while the film also stands as Alexander Fu Sheng's final completed screen appearance following his tragic death during production. Its emotional storytelling, authentic martial arts, and breathtaking action make it an essential centerpiece of any 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 1984, \u003cem\u003eThe Eight Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e marked the end of Lau Kar-leung's remarkable Shaw Brothers era and is widely considered one of the greatest martial arts films ever made. Its emotionally powerful narrative, realistic weapon choreography, and unforgettable performances earned lasting critical acclaim and secured its place among the defining classics of Hong Kong cinema.\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\u003eThe Eight Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvincible Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 8 Diagram Pole Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e五郎八卦棍\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e五郎八卦棍\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWǔláng Bāguà Gùn\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNg Long Baat Gwaa Gwan\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 Mona Fong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive Producers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw, Runme Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung, Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Directors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung, Hsiao Ho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Shing (Shing Chin-yung), Su Chen-hou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsao An-sung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-lung, Li Yen-hai\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 Gordon Liu (Liu Chia-hui), Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying-hung, Lily Li Li-li, Lau Kar-leung, Wang Lung-wei\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 93 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\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 Kung Fu Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/lau-kar-leung-movies\"\u003eLau Kar-leung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/gordon-liu-movies\"\u003eGordon Liu 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1980s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1980s 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":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7778634268723,"sku":"000060","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/8DiagramPoleFighterBox_bf475188-abc8-4b94-9d89-32f77e9f9ea8.jpg?v=1778042215","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/the-8-diagram-pole-fighter-aka-invincible-pole-fighter-1983","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}