The Master (1980 film)
| The Master | |
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| Directed by | Lu Chin Ku |
| Written by | Kuang Ni |
| Starring | Chen Kuan-tai, Yuen Tak, Wang Lung-wei |
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
The Master (known previously in the United States as 3 Evil Masters) is a 1980 martial arts film produced in Hong Kong. It was directed by Lu Chin Ku and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.[1] While The Master was Lu's attempt at kung fu comedy similar to Jackie Chan movies of the time, he continued on to create films with a more fantastical flair.[2]
In the story, the three antagonists, each with a certain fight gimmick, defeat Jin Tuan-Yun and take over his kung fu academy. A young student, Gao Jian, nurses Jin back to health, and in return is taught a variety of secret martial art techniques in order to win back the school.[1][3]
Cast
[edit]- Chen Kuan Tai – Jin Tien-yun
- Chiang Lin – Student
- Wang Lung-wei – Yan Qing-wang
- Eddy Ko – Ko Han
- Lau Hok Nin – Shi Chen-chung
- Yuen Tak – Gao Jian
- Chan Lau – 2nd brother
- Ai Fei – 1st brother
- Wen Hsueh Erh – Shi's daughter
Legacy
[edit]Underground rapper Afu-Ra, who regularly references kung fu pop culture in his music, has a song called "3 Evil Masters".[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "The 100 Best Martial Arts Movies of All Time". pastemagazine.com. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Meyers, Richard (2011). Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book. Eirini Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-9799989-4-2.
- ^ Chantaca, Valentin (15 June 2020). "9 Most Badass Elder Masters In Martial Arts Movies". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Comm, Jordan; eur (26 October 2018). "Jeru The Damaja & Afu-Ra's Lyrics Still Kick Like Kung-Fu 20 Years Later (Audio)". Ambrosia For Heads. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
External links
[edit]- The Master at IMDb
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