Shaolin Rescuers (1979)
Also known as “Avenging Warriors of Shaolin”, Shaolin Rescuers is another Venom Mob filmed directed by Chang Cheh. The introduction and credit scene tells the story of the destruction of the Shaolin Temple by Pai Mei and the death of heroes San Te and Fong Sai-Yuk. In past ‘reviews’ I get critical of some of Chang Cheh’s over the top movies (I’m looking at you Five Elemental Ninjas). This is not one of those Chang Cheh films. The story is about a group of unlikely friends who band together to stand up against injustice. Very basic, tried and true martial arts plot and it works just as well in Shaolin Rescuers as it does in other films like this.
This isn’t a masterpiece, it is adventurous, fun, and more importantly very entertaining film. The story is enjoyable, the action is exceptional, and as you would expect from the members of the Venom Mob they work very well with each other in every scene.
You can currently watch Shaolin Rescuers on Amazon Prime.
Director: Chang Cheh
Script: Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang, & Choi Nai-Ban
Action Directors: Chiang Sheng, Lu Feng, & Robert Tai Chi-Hsien
The Venom Mob
Lu Feng (The Brave Archer Part II, Crippled Avengers, Masked Avengers) as Gao Chin-Chung
Lo Mang (Shaolin Temple, The Brave Archer, Bastard Swordsman, Ip Man 3) as Chen Ah-Chin a local bean curd worker who practices Mantis Style
Kuo Chui a.k.a. Phillip Kwok Chun-Fung (Ten Tigers of Kwangtung, A Chinese Ghost Story, The Five Venoms) as Ying Cha-Po a waiter that can use any type of weapon
Sun Chien (The Duel of the Century, Little Dragon Maiden, Disciples of the 36th Chamber) as Chu Tsai is a student at a martial arts school that specialises in light style
Jason Pai Piao (Have Sword, Will Travel, The Chinese Boxer, Seven Swords) as Hung Si-Kuan the only survivor of the destruction of the Shaolin Temple
Chiang Sheng (18 Shaolin Disciples, Two Champions of Shaolin, The Brave Archer and His Mate) as Han Chi, a patriot fighter looking for Hung Si-Kuan
Ku Kuan Chung (The Web of Death, The Sentimental Swordsman, Kid from Kwangtung) as Zeng Shiguang, a bully who is a student at the same school as Chu Tsai.
Wang Li (The Lost Swordship, The Rebel Intruders, The Supreme Swordsman) as Brother Wang
Yang Hsuing (The Brave Archer, The Kid with the Golden Arm) as Fan Tian-Cong
Yu Tai Ping (Magnificent Wanderers, The Five Venoms, Sword Stained with Royal Blood) as Zhou Feng
Tony Tam Jan Dung (Two Champions of Shaolin, Legendary Weapons of China, The Prodigal Son) as Tiger kid
Lau Shi Kwong (The Boxer from the Temple, The Brave Archer and His Mate, Shaolin Drunkard) as Leopard kid
I’m not a movie critic nor do I do reviews so here is a list of people that have properly reviewed this film
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