“Shaolin Hand Lock” or “Shaolin Hand-locks” ( Chinese 十字 鎖 喉 手 , English Shaolin Hand Lock ) is a Hong Kong film produced by the Shao Brothers film studio . The cast includes stars such as David Jiang , , Luo Le .
| Shaolin Hand Lock | |
|---|---|
| whale. 十字 鎖 喉 手 , Pinyin : Shí Zì Suǒ Hóu Shǒu Shaolin hand lock | |
 | |
| Genre | action movie |
| Producer | |
| Producer | Shao Renlen |
| Author script | |
| In the main cast | David jiang |
| Operator | Chou Waihei |
| Composer | |
| Film company | Shaw brothers |
| Duration | 88 min |
| Fees | 671 685.6 HK $ [1] |
| A country |  Hong Kong |
| Tongue | putonghua |
| Year | 1978 |
| IMDb | ID 0078253 |
Content
Story
Martial arts connoisseur Li Bai, a cross-fist expert and creator of the deadly hand lock technique, is killed by his old friend, Fan Yun-biao. Separated from his wife and young son twenty years ago, Bai raised the daughter of Manping, the youngest son of Chenying, whom he also taught his murderous trick.
Intending to avenge his father, Chengyin tracks the killer in Thailand and kills him when he admits that he has dealt with Bai on the orders of millionaire Lin Hao. Having become Hao's guard, Chengyin thus approaches him and waits for a chance to complete his revenge.
Twenty years ago, Hao and Bai were smuggling partners. Later, Hao tried to get rid of his companion because he desired his wife. Bai fled with Chengyin and Menping, and his wife was in Hao’s hands and taken to Thailand. Bai's overwhelmed bitterness later lost her sight. Since then, she has been in the room most of the time, praying to the Buddha. Her eldest son, Kunshi, was raised by Hao and became his bodyguard. Kunshi did not know the true story of his family and, living under the same roof with his mother, did not suspect that she was near, like herself.
Chengyin makes several unsuccessful attacks on Hao. The millionaire begins to suspect something and orders the Kunshi to look after Chengyin. Fortunately for the avenger, his true identity and intentions remain unsolved, and his sister Manping comes to Thailand and joins his brother. The guest is trying to kill Hao at a garden party, but is unable to cope with the task and escapes thanks to her brother.
Kunshi finds out the truth about his mother. He and Chengyin fight before realizing their brotherhood. Finally, joining forces, as a result of the fight, the brothers kill Hao, thus completing the act of retaliation.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David jiang | Li Cheng |
| Lee Kunshi | |
| Lo le | Lin hao |
| Lee Manping | |
| Karen Yip | mother Lee |
| Shen Liwei | Lin Lei |
| Ling Hao man | |
| Li Bai | |
| Xiaohong | |
| Fang Yunbyo |
Camera crew
- Company: Shaw Brothers
- Producer: Shao Renlen
- Director:
- Screenwriter:
- Assistant Director: Hong Hack
- Stage Production:
- Artist: Chiang Kinsam
- Editor: Jiang Xinglong
- Makeup: Wu Xuqing
- Costume Designer: Liu Jiyu
- Operator: Chou Waihei
- Composer:
Location
The film was shot in Thailand [2] . One of the locations was the historical city of Ayutthaya [3] .
Ratings
The film received restrained [4] [5] and positive [6] [7] ratings from film critics.
Notes
- ↑ 1978 香港 票房 (Chinese) . BoxOfficeCn.
- ↑ Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) (Chinese) . .
- ↑ Gina Marchetti, Tan See Kam. Hong Kong Film, Hollywood and New Global Cinema: No Film is An Island . - Routledge, 2007. - P. 80. - ISBN 978-113-417-917-6 .
- ↑ Jane, Ian Shaolin Hand Lock . (May 14, 2010).
- ↑ Khokhlov, Boris Shaolin castle . HKCinema.ru (April 22, 2018).
- ↑ Justin. Review: Shaolin Hand Lock (1978) . Heroic Cinema (March 12, 2007).
- ↑ Napier, Scott Shaolin Hand Lock . Far East Films (May 23, 2015).
Links
- "Shaolin Hand Lock" on the Internet Movie Database (Retrieved August 2, 2017)
- "Shaolin Hand Castle" (Chinese) at the Hong Kong Film Archive