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Adapted from “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”, a wuxia novel written by Chin Hung and scripted by Ni Kuang, this is undoubtedly one of Sun Chung's best works and Shaw Brothers' all-time best sword fighting movie not directed by Chang Cheh or Chu Yuan. The story is a simple tale of revenge and awakening; however, its twists and turns are told mostly in flashbacks.

Yoh Yi Hung (Ku Feng) is the cruel leader of the Iron Boat Clan who takes in orphans and trains them to become highly skilled killers to do his dirty work of terrorizing and killing people. Since only the very strong can endure his strict training, he's left with only thirteen surviving disciples, the appropriately named “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”.

The movie only concentrates on one disciple, Chik Ming Sing (Ti Lung) or the Black Eagle whose weapon of choice is the three-sectioned staff. Thirsty and hungry when we first meet him,...

Shaw Brothers Studio left an indelible mark on the landscape of Kung Fu cinema. Founded in 1925 by the Shaw brothers, Runje, Runme, and Run Run, the studio became synonymous with high-quality martial arts films during the 1960s and 1970s. Their meticulous attention to choreography, intricate fight scenes, and dramatic storytelling revolutionized the genre, setting new standards for action-packed entertainment. Through iconic films like “The One-Armed Swordsman” and “Come Drink with Me,” Shaw Brothers Studio not only popularized Kung Fu cinema globally but also shaped the artistic direction of future martial arts films. Their legacy continues to inspire filmmakers and enthusiasts, underscoring their enduring impact on the world of cinema. In this list, we present 50 of the most iconic titles the company produced, in alphabetical order.

1. Bloody Parrot (1981) by Hua Shan

One of the better elements found here is the fact that the film manages to work in plenty of fun from its two main components.

Sun Chung, Ti Lung and Fu Sheng are back in another wuxia adventure after their highly successful collaboration in “Avenging Eagle” just a year ago, this time written by the prolific novelist and screenwriter Ni Kuang. The Chinese title, loosely translated as “Romantic Broken Sword, Little Dagger” actually refers to both the lead characters and their signature weapons.

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Proud, arrogant Tuan Chang Qing (Ti Lung) is a legendary swordsman who kills his opponents with a special sword technique as well as provides coffins for them before their duels. He purposely breaks the tip of his sword, about an inch, and buries it in their bodies like souvenirs and by killing them that way, he has earned the nickname “Deadly Broken Sword”. The movie opens with Tuan and Lian San (Michael Chan Wai Man) in a ferocious duel in which Lian,...

The 27-year-old overcame her Korean rival 11-6, 11-9, 4-11, 5-11, 11-7 in 41 minutes to set up a last-four clash with World No. 24 Zhang Rui of China.

Manika started on a rosy note against Choi, winning the first two games but lost the next two before lifting her game by a few notches to win the fifth and deciding game and seal a last-four spot.

Earlier, Zhang defeated Yi Chen of China 3-2 to make it to the semifinals.

The other semifinal will be an all-China affair with World No. 18 Siqi Fan taking on World No. 30 Lui Weishan.

Siqi got the better of Cheng I-Ching 3-1, while Lui overcame Tianyi Qian 3-0.

On Thursday night, mixed-doubles top seeds Manika and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran bowed out of the title contention after losing 1-3 to the Korean duo of Lim Jonghoon and Shin Yubin in the semifinal.

In the other semifinal, Chinese pair of...

Hopping for a better life, Tan Tung, a country pumpkin who is also an expert in martial arts, swims from mainland China to Hong Kong to live with his grandpa. He soon learns that finding a job there is a struggle since he doesn’t own a local ID card. Being rather resourceful, he sets up a makeshift illegal stall selling freshly hand squeezed orange juice on the streets. Eventually, he gets involved with a local gang boss Tsui Hao (Wang Lung Wei) who later sets him up by planting heroin on him. With the police also after him he has no choice but to flee Hong Kong. A relative helps him relocate to San Francisco’s Chinatown where he finds a job in a restaurant. Being naïve and longing to get rich quickly he ends up working for a local gang and before long he is indeed living the...

Adapted from “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”, a wuxia novel written by Chin Hung and scripted by Ni Kuang, this is undoubtedly one of Sun Chung’s best works and Shaw Brothers’ all-time best sword fighting movie not directed by Chang Cheh or Chu Yuan. The story is a simple tale of revenge and awakening; however, its twists and turns are told mostly in flashbacks.

Yoh Yi Hung (Ku Feng) is the cruel leader of the Iron Boat Clan who takes in orphans and trains them to become highly skilled killers to do his dirty work of terrorizing and killing people. Since only the very strong can endure his strict training, he’s left with only thirteen surviving disciples, the appropriately named “Thirteen Cold-Blooded Eagles”.

The movie only concentrates on one disciple, Chik Ming Sing (Ti Lung) or the Black Eagle whose weapon of choice is the three-sectioned staff.

Like millions of you around the world, i love Kung Fu movies. It is the only real genre that keeps me going back for more and that is why i will always love Kung Fu movies.

I know many of you have probably seen many of the movies i will post about, but this is also for anyone new to the genre of Kung Fu and even Swordplay and looking for other movies to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the movies i have listed and please feel free to comment about any of the movies.

1.Heroes Two (1974)

Director: Chang Cheh

Cast: Fu Sheng, Chen Kuan Tai, Bruce Tong, Wong Ching, Fong Sam, Fung Hak On, Lau Kar Wing

Fight Choreographer(s): Tong Gaai, Lau Kar Leung

Studio: Shaw Brothers

2.Shaolin Plot (1977)

Director: Huang Feng

Cast: James Tien, Chan Sing, Casanova Wong, Sammo Hung

Fight Choreographer(s): Sammo Hung...

Fu Sheng is a legend in the Kung Fu world, if you like all the old Shaw Brothers movies then you will certainly know who Fu Sheng is and why he is loved all over the world. He as made some excellent Kung Fu movies and was the Shaw Brothers equivalent to Jackie Chan.

Selected Filmography

1974:Shaolin Martial Arts

1974:Heroes Two

1975:Marco Polo

1975:Disciples Of Shaolin

1977:Chinatown Kid

1977:The Brave Archer

1978:Avenging Eagle

Biography

Alexander was born as Cheung Fu-Sheng in 20 October 1954 in Hong Kong, the son of a wealthy New Territories indigenous inhabitant businessman. His youth was characterized by his quick temper, disinterest in school, and fighting in the streets. As a child, his family lived in Hawaii for a few years and there he began training in judo and karate.

In 1971, he enrolled at Shaw Brothers Southern Drama School and instantly drew the attention of director Cheung Cheh.

This is a run down of my Top 40 kung fu movies of the 1970′s. There were so many great films in this era, that i just hope i do this list some justice. The movies chosen are just my personal choice, i understand others might have different views.

Any of the movies that make the Top 40 list must have something special to make it in the first place. So i hope you enjoy my Top 40 Kung Fu movies.

30:Iron Fisted Monk

Starring: Sammo Hung, Fung Hak On, Chan Sing, James Tien

The Husker has a heart of gold although he is full of tricks. When he is a trainee at Shaolin Temple, he cuts so many corners and devises so many labor-saving ploys that he earns the open wrath and secret admiration of his holy elders. Monk Shan, the famous kung fu master, never lets his buddhist association stand in the way of wining,...