SHAW BROTHERS MOVIE

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) (MM SUB) is one of the Shaw Brothers' finest martial arts films, directed by Lau Kar-leung. Loosely based on the Yang family legend, it follows a surviving son (Gordon Liu) seeking refuge in a Buddhist monastery after his family is ambushed. There, he masters pole fighting to take revenge. The film is renowned for its intense choreography, brutal fight scenes, and emotional depth, particularly given the real-life death of co-star Alexander Fu Sheng during production. Gordon Liu delivers one of his most powerful performances, and the pole-fighting sequences remain some of the best in martial arts cinema. With its mix of action, tragedy, and philosophy, The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is a must-watch for kung fu fans.