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The Eighteen Jade Arhats (1978): Cast

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The Eighteen Jade Arhats is a 1978 action film directed by Chang Jen-Chieh, starring Lo Lieh as Ku Ying Pong, Phillip Ko Fai and Chang Yi. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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The Eighteen Jade Arhats (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Chang Jen-Chieh
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Eighteen Jade Arhats About?

The premise of The Eighteen Jade Arhats without spoilers.

The eighteen jade claws are prized relics that channel the Arhat’s power to worthy warriors, granting them legendary strength and temple honor. Misused, the power becomes disastrous. A mysterious assassin murders anyone who opposes his quest for the claws and mastery of 18‑Lohan kung‑fu, leaving only one noble fighter to confront the ruthless killer.

The Eighteen Jade Arhats Themes & Keywords

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  • death
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Cast & crew

The Eighteen Jade Arhats Cast & Characters

Lo Lieh leads the cast as Ku Ying Pong, with Phillip Ko Fai as Lo and Chang Yi as Wong Chung Wei. Directed by Chang Jen-Chieh; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Chang Jen-Chieh

More films directed by Chang Jen-Chieh: The Witch with Flying Head, The Devil, Iron Neck Li and The Idiot Swordsman.

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The Eighteen Jade Arhats Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “18 Jade Claws of Shaolin” and “The 18 Jade Arhats”.

Also known as
  • 18 Jade Claws of Shaolin
  • The 18 Jade Arhats
  • Die 18 Jadekrallen der Shaolin
  • Bruce Lee contra los espíritus de Shaolin

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The Eighteen Jade Arhats FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Eighteen Jade Arhats, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Eighteen Jade Arhats?

The Eighteen Jade Arhats runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The Eighteen Jade Arhats released?

The Eighteen Jade Arhats was released on December 31, 1978.

Who directed The Eighteen Jade Arhats?

The Eighteen Jade Arhats was directed by Chang Jen-Chieh.

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Who is in the cast of The Eighteen Jade Arhats?

The Eighteen Jade Arhats stars Lo Lieh as Ku Ying Pong, Phillip Ko Fai as Lo and Chang Yi as Wong Chung Wei, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Eighteen Jade Arhats have a post-credit scene?

No. The Eighteen Jade Arhats has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Eighteen Jade Arhats in?

The original language of The Eighteen Jade Arhats is Chinese.

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