The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter A.K.A. Invincible Pole Fighter (Wu Lang Ba Gua Gun 五郎八卦棍) (1984)

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts release, directed by Lau Kar-leung, starring Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, and more. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

After the legendary Yang family is betrayed in a devastating battle, only a handful of brothers survive the massacre. Consumed by grief, Yang Fifth Son seeks refuge in a Buddhist monastery while struggling to suppress his desire for revenge. When tragedy strikes his family once again, he abandons his peaceful life and masters the deadly Eight Diagram Pole technique, preparing for a brutal confrontation with the warriors responsible for destroying his clan.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is widely regarded as one of Lau Kar-leung's greatest achievements and among the finest martial arts films ever produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. Inspired by the legendary Yang Generals, the film combines emotional storytelling with breathtaking spear and pole choreography, culminating in one of the most celebrated finales in kung fu cinema. Gordon Liu delivers one of his defining performances, while the production also stands as Alexander Fu Sheng's final completed film, giving it lasting historical significance for collectors.

• A.K.A.: Invincible Pole Fighter; The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter; Wu Lang Ba Gua Gun (五郎八卦棍)
• Director: Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia-liang)
• Starring: Gordon Liu (Chia Hui), Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Lily Li Li-Li, Lau Kar-leung, Wang Lung-wei
• Label/Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Format: DVD
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0 - Mono)
• Running Time: 93 Minutes
• Release Year: 1984

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