{"product_id":"twelve-gold-medallions-a-k-a-sap-yee-gam-paai-1970","title":"Twelve Gold Medallions A.K.A. Sap Yee Gam Paai • 十二金牌 (1970)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Gold Medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e (1970), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eSap Yee Gam Paai\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShi Er Jin Pai\u003c\/strong\u003e (十二金牌), is a Hong Kong wuxia film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eCheng Kang\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eYueh Hua (Elliot Ngok)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChin Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiao Chiao (Lisa Chiao Chiao)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheng Miu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Hap\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWang Hsieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classic martial arts adventure combines heroic swordplay, political intrigue, romance, betrayal, and sacrifice against the backdrop of the Song Dynasty's war with the Jin. With action choreography by \u003cstrong\u003eSammo Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Hsu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film remains an important early Shaw Brothers wuxia production and a favorite among collectors of classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Song Dynasty's war with the invading Jin forces, corrupt chancellor Qin Hui secretly works against General Yue Fei, one of the kingdom's most important military leaders. Using imperial authority, Qin Hui sends twelve gold medallions ordering Yue Fei to abandon the battlefield and return to the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatriotic swordsman Miao Lung discovers the scheme and sets out with other loyal martial artists to intercept the messengers carrying the medallions. As assassins and enemy fighters pursue them, Miao Lung must protect the decrees from reaching Yue Fei while confronting a far more personal betrayal involving his own martial arts master and the master's daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Gold Medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e features the elaborate swordplay and action staging associated with early Shaw Brothers wuxia cinema. The film moves between intricate martial arts confrontations, outdoor battles, ambushes, and dramatic duels, with action choreography credited to \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Hsu\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSammo Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e. The choreography combines traditional weapons work with the fast-moving heroic style that helped define the studio's wuxia productions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Gold Medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e for its strong Yueh Hua performance, impressive supporting cast, historical setting, and classic Shaw Brothers production design. The film is also notable for bringing together several performers who became important figures throughout Hong Kong martial arts cinema, including Cheng Miu and Sammo Hung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1970, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Gold Medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived during Shaw Brothers Studio's major expansion of wuxia filmmaking and became one of the year's notable martial arts productions. The Hong Kong Film Archive records the film as a 1970 Mandarin-language Shaw Brothers production running 101 minutes, while noting its reinterpretation of the historical Yue Fei story and its elaborate action sequences. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Twelve Gold Medallions\u003c\/strong\u003e – English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSap Yee Gam Paai\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShi Er Jin Pai\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e十二金牌\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e十二金牌\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLas 12 Medallas de Oro\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spanish release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheng Kang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheng Kang, Chen Tieh-i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang, Chen Tieh-i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Directors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simon Hsu, Sammo Hung\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 Yueh Hua (Elliot Ngok), Chin Ping, Chiao Chiao, Cheng Miu, Wang Hsieh, Wong Hap, Huang Tsung-hsun, Ku Feng, Yeung Chi-hing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wang Fu-ling\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 Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 101 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\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\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies \u0026amp; Wuxia Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e helped define the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, from swordplay adventures and wuxia films to traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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