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A heroic family is double crossed and massacred on the battle field and only two of the brothers (Gordon Liu- Yang #5 and Alexander Fu Sheng) survive the slaughter. A survivor (Gordon Liu- 36th Chamber of Shaolin) escapes to a Shaolin temple where his bloodlust and thirst for vengeance puts him at odds with the monks. When he discovers his sister is captured by the same villains who destroyed his family he leaves the monastery in an attempt to rescue her and avenge what has come upon his family.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By morgoth
Format:DVD
This is a unique movie. It starts off with a very serious Lily Li getting a message in her thoughts that only 6 out of her 7 sons will return from a battle with some Mongolians. Instead, only brother #6 returns (Alexander Fu Sheng). He comes back insane after seeing all of his brothers die. It was a bit disturbing for me as well. Hsiao Ho, Lau Kar Wing, Wong Yue and 2 other Yang brothers all bite the dust before the movie ever really starts. Luckily, Yang #5 (Gordon Liu) makes it out alive and goes to study at Shaolin Temple. That is all I will tell about the story, you just have to experience it for yourself. A true Shaw Brothers classic. The use of sets only may turn some people off, but they are beautiful sets and any Shaws fan will not have a problem with this. Also, if you love hand to hand, there is a slight chance you will not like this wonderful movie. It is all pole fighting, no hand to hand. Only get this if you want to see some of the best stick work ever. Even Lily Li gets about 2 minutes to show off. And just like a lot of Lau kar Leung's other films, this is a true Shaolin movie, and the Shaolin pole techniques are on full display. Their skills in pole fighting are a big reason why the Emperor favored them and why Shaolin became what it is today.
If you are a fan of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, you may like this movie even more. Not as many training scenes, but some awesome Gordon Liu action.
You need good villains in kung fu movies and luckily Johnny Wang Lung Wei is in this. The other 2 main baddies are acceptable. Philip Kao Fei also stars in a very memorable role as the head abbot.
Even though this movie had to be drasticly changed because of Fu Sheng's death during the time of filming, it is amazingly still a masterpiece in just about every way.
Another one of the last Shaw films, and another one of the very best. Sad to see they had to close up when they had all of these megastars on hand to make great movies like this.
One more note- I was not expecting this high of a death total in a Lau Kar Leung movie. He usually stays away from the violence. Well, "usually" is the key word here because I counted well over a 100 total deaths (you have to watch very close). The poles get very bloody. :)
Another masterpiece from Master Lau. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this.
4.5/5
If you are a fan of The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, you may like this movie even more. Not as many training scenes, but some awesome Gordon Liu action.
You need good villains in kung fu movies and luckily Johnny Wang Lung Wei is in this. The other 2 main baddies are acceptable. Philip Kao Fei also stars in a very memorable role as the head abbot.
Even though this movie had to be drasticly changed because of Fu Sheng's death during the time of filming, it is amazingly still a masterpiece in just about every way.
Another one of the last Shaw films, and another one of the very best. Sad to see they had to close up when they had all of these megastars on hand to make great movies like this.
One more note- I was not expecting this high of a death total in a Lau Kar Leung movie. He usually stays away from the violence. Well, "usually" is the key word here because I counted well over a 100 total deaths (you have to watch very close). The poles get very bloody. :)
Another masterpiece from Master Lau. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this.
4.5/5
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By "l0829"
Format:DVD
What can I say? I'm a fool thinking that I was a true fan of the old school Venom/Shaw Bros. movies without ever even seeing The Invincible Pole Fighters, until today. The Invincible Pole Fighters is hands down the definitive Shaw Bros. Kung Fu Flick. I thought the Master Killer was Gordon Liu's best movie, until today. This movie has awesome action, a cool plot, the late Fu Sheng, Gordon Liu, and a cameo by the Kung Fu King himself Liu Chia Liang(director)! Kudos to Venom Mob Films for bring this rare flick out to the public and for noting on the packaging that it's a video transfer. Ground-Zero films should take lessons from the Venom Mob. Hey any chance of this flick being released remastered and uncut?
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By 62nd assasin
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is definitely one of the best of all-time. Its in my top 5. The pole fighting in this movie is spectacular. My favorite scene is when Gordon Liu fights the shaolin monk to complete his training. The choreography is amazing. $$$ well spend. You must buy this movie. It is Gordon Liu at his best.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
just as i remembered
very good movie awesome fight scenes just like i remembered a true classic kung fu movie a must buy indeed
Published 13 days ago by Antonio Gunnings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pole fighting is awesome!!!
Here is another tribute to the outstanding directing, story and fight sceens. This is a keeper by a fans standards.
Published 1 month ago by Kindle New Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
The martial arts is incredible
I love these classic movies the acting is subpar but the action is intense. I love how the stunt cordinators put the fight scenes together.
Published 3 months ago by Charleton Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intense - and a Must-Have!
Simply put, anyone who actually knows anything about old school kung fu joints, knows that 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is an absolutely must have! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nu Mantra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply The Best!!!!
Well lets see.... There are over 800 Shaw Brothers movies and of that, maybe 50 cut the list as worth watching for one reason or another. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Linda L. Amato
3.0 out of 5 stars
ACTION/MARTIAL ACTS
WELL, THIS IS A PRETTY GOOD MOVIE. I WAS KIND OF EXPECTING MORE ACTION WITH THE GUY THAT STARS IN THIS MOVIE. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Herbert J. Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Shaw Brother Epic Without Question!!!!!!!!
Look, eliminate all the BS from the few naysayers that this classic joint from the Golden era of Kung Fu is less than stellar. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Michael Byrd
4.0 out of 5 stars
love it!
My husband love this movie and had it on video cassette, i surprised him with the DVD. The movie arrived right on schedule, even arrived earlier than expected.
Published 16 months ago by KED
4.0 out of 5 stars
8 star fighter
I love the dragon dynasty series, is a great conduct to discovering great Chinese films. Although I must admit that the last few offers had been lacking in greatness or are a... Read more
Published on December 19, 2010 by walter boring
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pole
Not a good movie. Not enough action. Same boring story line as in the other kung fu movies where someone takes revenge.
Published on December 3, 2010 by Supergo
