The New Shaolin Boxers A.K.A. Grand Master of Death • 蔡李佛小子 (1976)

The New Shaolin Boxers (1976), also released as Grand Master of Death, The Choy Lay Fat Kid, Demon Fists of Kung Fu, Grand Master of Kung Fu, and Silly Kid, was originally released as Cai Li Fo Xiao Zi (蔡李佛小子). Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh with Wu Ma for Shaw Brothers Studio, the film stars Alexander Fu Sheng, Jenny Tseng, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Leung Kar-Yan, Phillip Kwok, Shan Mao, and Lu Ti. Showcasing the Choy Lay Fut fighting style, this action-packed martial arts classic combines intense training, heroic sacrifice, and explosive kung fu action. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After returning home, a young martial artist discovers that his teacher has been murdered and his friends are being terrorized by a ruthless gang. Forced to seek refuge with a respected Shaolin master, he devotes himself to mastering Choy Lay Fut kung fu before returning to confront those responsible and restore justice.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The New Shaolin Boxers is one of Alexander Fu Sheng's finest starring vehicles and an important entry in Chang Cheh's celebrated Shaolin cycle. Featuring dynamic choreography, memorable performances, and an emphasis on traditional martial arts values, it remains a favorite among Shaw Brothers collectors.

• Verified AKAs:
  • The New Shaolin Boxers – International English title
  • New Shaolin Boxers – Alternate English title
  • Grand Master of Death – U.S. home video title
  • Grand Master of Kung Fu – Alternate English title
  • The Choy Lay Fat Kid – Alternate English title
  • Demon Fists of Kung Fu – U.S. release title
  • Silly Kid – Alternate English title
  • Cai Li Fo Xiao Zi – Mandarin pinyin
  • Choi Lei Fut Siu Ji – Cantonese romanization
  • 蔡李佛小子 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 蔡李佛小子 – Simplified Chinese title
  • Hirobu Kanfu Sairifutsu Ken – Japanese title
  • Der Todesblitz der Shaolin – German title
  • Il magnifico campione – Italian title
  • El gran maestro de la muerte – Spanish title
  • El nuevo boxeador de Shaolin – Spanish alternate title
  • O Grande Mestre da Morte – Portuguese title
  • Os Novos Boxeadores de Shaolin – Brazilian Portuguese title
  • Kurtuluş Yok – Turkish title
  • Ninja: Oi misthoforoi tou thanatou – Greek title
  • Shaolin: Kung-fu pou skotonei – Greek alternate title
  • Az új shaolin harcos – Hungarian title
  • Surma suurmeister – Estonian title
• Director: Chang Cheh, Wu Ma
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Starring: Alexander Fu Sheng, Jenny Tseng, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Leung Kar-Yan, Phillip Kwok, Shan Mao, Lu Ti, Chan Wai-Lau, Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
• Format: DVD
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 – Stereo – Dual Mono)
• Subtitles: None
• Region: All Regions
• Running Time: 88 Minutes
• Release Year: 1976

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