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Five Shaolin Masters

1974·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–49%

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Five Shaolin Masters fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Hu Te et al. escape the burning Shaolin temple after the Qing soldiers destroyed it in Shaolin Temple. The group of 5 decide to develop secret codes to identify fellow patriots, enlist those patriots and eventually meet up again to escape to the south away from the Qings, and also identify the traitor who sold out Shaolin temple. Ma Fu Yi, joins the Qing top fighters to eliminate the rebels but is exposed by Ma Chao-Tsing who gets captured by Ma Fu Yi. Hu meets up with a group of Shaolin men secretly posing as bandits to rescue Ma as their leader is killed in the process, thus the bandits join the rest of the Shaolin patriots.
ShaolinKung FuRevengeHistorical ActionMartial ArtsQing DynastyBrotherhoodClassic

Crew

Directed by:
Chang Cheh, Wu Yueh-ling
Written by:
Ni Kuang
Produced by:
Runme Shaw, Peng Shih-Wei, Chu Gang
Composed by:
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Five Shaolin Masters legally?

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Is Five Shaolin Masters worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Five Shaolin Masters rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Five Shaolin Masters?

1 h 50 min

Five Shaolin Masters runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is Five Shaolin Masters in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Five Shaolin Masters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Five Shaolin Masters in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Five Shaolin Masters use?

Badass CrewBalls of SteelCo-DragonsEpic FlailEye ScreamGood Old FisticuffsTraining MontageScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Sworn BrothersOne-Hit PolykillA Handful for an EyeImprovised Weaponand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Five Shaolin Masters, including Badass Crew, Balls of Steel, Co-Dragons.