The Eight Masters
Originally released in 1976. The Eight Masters is a action film. directed by Joseph Kuo. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Chia Ling, and Doris Lung Chun-Erh
Synopsis
Shiao Chieh is left to a monastery when his family is killed, and grows up to be an incredible martial artist. He passes a gruelling and weird series of tests, most of which consist of being whacked by bronzemen, and goes out into the material world. He returns to live with his blind mother and his cousin, Ming Chu, who keeps being visited by an older dark stranger. Shiao Chien soon discovers Ming Chu is not really his cousin, but the niece of a man whose earnest wish is to see him die.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eight Masters about?
Shiao Chieh is left to a monastery when his family is killed, and grows up to be an incredible martial artist. He passes a gruelling and weird series of tests, most of which consist of being whacke...
Who directed The Eight Masters?
The Eight Masters was directed by Joseph Kuo.
How long is The Eight Masters?
The Eight Masters has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Eight Masters released?
The Eight Masters was released on December 31, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eight Masters?
The main cast of The Eight Masters includes Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Chia Ling, Doris Lung Chun-Erh, Liu Ping, Huang Fei-Long.