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), also romanized as Choi Lei Fut Siu Ji. 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, and Shan Mao. Featuring traditional Choy Lay Fut kung fu, intense training, revenge, and hard-hitting action, this classic showcases Alexander Fu Sheng during the golden age of Shaw Brothers martial arts cinema.

STORY OVERVIEW

After returning home, a young martial artist discovers that his teacher has been murdered and his friends are being terrorized by a ruthless gang. Seeking guidance from a respected master, he dedicates himself to mastering the powerful Choy Lay Fut fighting system before returning to face those responsible. His journey becomes a test of discipline, courage, and justice without revealing the film's climactic finale.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

The New Shaolin Boxers showcases the powerful Choy Lay Fut style through rapid combinations, swinging strikes, training sequences, and traditional kung fu choreography. Alexander Fu Sheng delivers an energetic performance, while Leung Kar-Yan, Phillip Kwok, and Johnny Wang Lung-Wei provide memorable opponents throughout the film.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

The New Shaolin Boxers remains one of Alexander Fu Sheng's standout Shaw Brothers films. Collectors appreciate its authentic martial arts focus, memorable training scenes, strong cast, and exciting fights. Its emphasis on Choy Lay Fut also makes it an especially interesting title for fans of traditional Chinese kung fu styles.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1976 during the height of the Shaw Brothers martial arts boom, The New Shaolin Boxers helped bring Choy Lay Fut to a wider international audience. The film also represents the important collaboration between Chang Cheh and the young martial arts stars who would become major figures in Hong Kong kung fu cinema.

• 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
  • 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
• Producer: Run Run Shaw
• Screenplay: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
• Action Director: Lau Kar-Leung
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Distributor: 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
• Country: Hong Kong
• Genre: Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Action, Drama
• Martial Arts Focus: Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
• 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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