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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter streaming

Original title: 五郎八卦棍

1984 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Action, Drama 98 min Ages 16+

By: Lau Kar-leung, Chia-Liang Liu With: Chia-Hui Liu, Kwok Keung Chan, Lau Kar-leung, Sheng Fu, Alexander Fu Sheng

The Yang family was the loyal strong-arm of the Imperial army. But a jealous General betrays the Eilte Spearman and their father to the opposing Mongol army. After an ambush of a battle, only two of the seven sons survive. One remains hidden by the family while the other lives on the run. The traitorous general must find them and silence them before either of them can testify to the Emperor of his treachery.

Filmium rating

74%

Mood

Dark

Dramatic

Intense

Revenge-Driven

Serious

Thrilling

Traumatic

Cast & Crew

Chia-Liang Liu

Lau Kar-leung

Kuang Ni

Sek Gong

Lau Kar-Wing

Chu Kai

Chan Ming-Wai

Ho Wing-Cheung

Sheng Fu

Cheung Wing-Cheung

Lily Li

Wong Wai-Fai

King Lee King-Chu

Kwok Keung Chan

Ng Kit-Keung

Kei Ho-Chiu

Jackson Ng Yuk-Sue

Yeung Wah

Richard Yuen Tak

Yeung Ching-Ching

Lam Moon-Wa

So Hon-Sang

Lau Chun

Cheung Lin-Ping

Alexander Fu Sheng

Chu Tit-Wo

Gordon Liu Chia-hui

Siu Tak-Foo

Joseph Yeung Sai-Gwan

Chia-Hui Liu

Ma Hon-Yuen

Pan Yung-Sheng

Robert Mak Tak-Law

Hsiao Ho

Cho Yuen-Tat

Ching-Ho Wang

Leanne Liu

Wong Ka-Leung

Wong Yu

Lam Hak-Ming

Lau Chi-Ming

Wong Chi-Keung

Wong Siu-Ming

Cheung Chin-Pang

Tang Wing-Siu

Ting Tung

Cheung Wing-Hon

Wong Wai-Fong

Derek Kwok

Johnny Wang Lung-Wei

David Lam Wai

Liu Hok-Ming

Wan Ling-Kwong

Mak Wai-Cheung

San Sin

Ho Chi-Wai

Kara Wai Ying-Hung

Fei Gin

Chang Seng-Kwong

Gordon Liu

Kara Hui

Adaptation

Based On Yang Family Legends

Cinematic Technique

Close-Ups

Fight Scene Focus

Martial Arts Choreography

Slow-Motion

Wide-Angle Shots

Wire Work

Narrative Structure

Historical Drama

Revenge Saga

Pace

Action-Packed

Dynamic

Fast-Paced

Rhythmic

Style

Choreographed Action

Martial Arts

Traditional

Time-Period

Ancient China

Sung Dynasty

Central Conflict

Betrayal

Family Revenge

Rescue

Characters

5Th And 6Th Brothers

Monk

Yang Family Members

Ending

Bittersweet

Family Honor

Revenge Fulfilled

Historical Context

Circumcision Invasion

Mongol Threat

Sung Dynasty

Key Plot Points

Brother'S Exile

Family Ambush

Sister'S Kidnapping

Plot

Family Betrayal

Family Loyalty

Martial Arts Training

Personal Transformation

Revenge

Revenge Quest

Setting

Ancient China

Golden Beach

Mount Wutai

Song Dynasty

Shooting Location

Ancient China Settings

Hong Kong

Theme

Family Dynamics

Family Loyalty

Honor

Personal Struggle

Revenge

Trauma And Healing

Genre

Action

Drama

Historical

Martial Arts

Audiences

Action Film Fans

Action Genre Enthusiasts

Historical Drama Lovers

Historical Drama Viewers

Martial Arts Enthusiasts

Martial Arts Fans

Titles

Eight Diagram Pole Fighter

Goro Eight Trigrams Staff

Invincible Pole Fighter

Reception

Action Choreography Recognition

Best Action Choreography

Cult Status

Hong Kong Film Awards

Hong Kong Film Awards Nomination

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Release Year

1984

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