Despite the national resistance, the Manchurians have taken over China, but the Ching Emperor fears that the Shaolin Temple disciples would overthrow the dynasty. So he disguises himself as a disciple, in order to become a kung fu master and control the Shaolin monks. But according to custom, he must pass the test of the legendary 18 Bronzemen before he can leave the Temple.
Practical Effects
Actual bronze men in ridiculous costumes delivering savage beatdowns
Stunts
Relentless training sequences that make you feel sore just watching
Direction
Joseph Kuo's breakneck energy keeps 93 minutes feeling like 45
Director
Joseph Kuo
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