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Fighting of Shaolin Monks
The Fighting of Shaolin Monk tells the story of the Famed Monk, Tamo (Chen Sing Hong Kong's most prolific action star) who was one of the original founders of the Shaolin Temple. Monk Tamo travels from India preaching peace and Buddhism. But if they wanted peace they never should have gotten Chen Sing to portray Tamo, as he soon gets involved with a local town that is besieged by a warlord who is trying to control the regions water supply. The final fight is Chen Sing vs. Ko Fei in a battle to the death. this is not to be missed!
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Plot Summary
A group of Shaolin monks must defend their monastery and retrieve a sacred artifact from a ruthless warlord. They employ their advanced martial arts skills and unwavering discipline to overcome numerous challenges and adversaries. The film chronicles their perilous journey and strategic battles against overwhelming odds.
Critical Reception
Fighting of Shaolin Monks was generally well-received by martial arts film enthusiasts for its action sequences and traditional Shaolin combat techniques. While not a major critical darling, it is regarded as a solid entry in the 1970s martial arts genre, appreciated for its authentic fight choreography.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dynamic and well-executed fight scenes.
Appreciated for its adherence to classic Shaolin martial arts traditions.
Seen as a competent, albeit not groundbreaking, entry in the martial arts genre of its era.
Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify due to limited data, but it is generally considered a respectable martial arts film from the 1970s by fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was produced during a period of intense popularity for kung fu movies, with many studios eager to capitalize on the trend with new martial arts films.
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