The 8 Masters
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The 8 Masters (1977, Hong Kong/Taiwan) is a Martial Arts film directed by Joseph Kuo. It is followed by The 18 Bronzemen and Return of the 18 Bronzemen
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Main Details
- Released in 1977
- Color
- Production Co: Hong Hwa International Films
- Directed by Joseph Kuo
- Written by Ping Han Chiang, Joseph Kuo, Ming-lien Tsui
- Starring Pao-Shan Chang, Shu-chai Chang, Ting Chao, Li-wei Cheng, Shen-lin Chen, Shufang Chen
- Produced by Joseph Kuo
- Original Music by Fu Liang Chou
- Cinematography by Hsi Lok Chen
Also Known As
- Die 8 Meister der Shaolin (Germany) (DVD title)
- Eight Masters (International) (English title)
- La vengeance aux huit visages (France)
- The 8 Masters (Hong Kong) (alternative spelling) (English title)
- The Eight Masters (International) (English title)
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Before we get into the meat of this review I should probably explain a couple of things first. The version I have of 8 Masters is dubbed and appears to be missing about 5 minutes of footage which you think really wouldn't matter that much but anyone who owns these sort of films will tell you a new or even poor translation and a few missing reel moments can make all the difference between a coherent masterpiece or a jumbled piece of garbage. ..FULL REVIEW