This episode I review the first film in our series, Executioners from Shaolin. Released in 1977, starring Chen Kuan Tai this is Lau's 3rd film and features a Chinese folk hero, Hong Xiguan that is in Lau's Martial Arts lineage. It also serves an important bridge between Lau's choreography work in Chang Cheh's Shaolin cycle and his own directorial output. Featuring an all time great villain performance from Lo Lieh.
Stars: Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh, Wong Yue, Lily Li
https://letterboxd.com/film/executioners-from-shaolin/
https://letterboxd.com/director/lau-kar-leung-2/
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