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Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

This to me is one of the two great kung-fu movies starring Chen Kuan Tai. Other being the Flying Guillotines. As a fan of Chen Kuan Tai's movies, this is one of my favorite kung-fu movie as well.As you can see from the ratings, Chen Kuan Tai gets high ratings on most of his early movies. His elegant move and style is unlike typical kung-fu stars of this period or since. I'm sure there are still many Chen Kuan Tai fans out there in the world.The story is about a battle where son succeeds where father lost, but it's not the usual vengeance or grudge match but somewhat of a quest and coming of an age story for the son.This movie truly is one of the best classic kung-fu action movie. It starts off rather slow, but it starts to pick up after the son is born.Watch it, and you won't be disappointed.

I first seen this movie in the early 80's when I was about 9 or 10. It aired on a Sunday afternoon during a kung fu marathon. It stuck in my memory as one of my favorite "old" kung fu flicks for MANY years. Of course no such luck of catching it on TV ever again, or especially finding it on video. In 2004 as I was watching Kill Bill Vol.2 I was astounded to see one of the characters from "Executioners" in the film. Looked perfect. And the actor was also a character from "Executioners". WOW. That inspired me to put the internet to use and with some research found that EFS was indeed available on DVD! So of course I now own it and unlike many films you see and love as a child then see as an adult and you're like "why did I like that movie" EFS still kicks butt. Want to see an awesome modern day kung fu film? How about an "executioners from shaolin" remake with maybe a little plot tweeking. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. Hung Hsi Kuan....Jet Li (Hero, Unleashed) Wan Yung-Chun....Maggie Cheung (Hero) Hung Wen-Ding....Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior) Priest Pai Mei...Gordon Liu (Kill Bill Vol.2) Tung Tien Chin...Jackie Chan

This movie is a great Shaw Bros. pic, except I liked the remake Fists of the White Lotus a bit better. Still they're both great, especially Master White Brows aka Pai Mai and Lau Kar Leung's intense choreography.This movie is dark and there's little comedy which effectively sets up the revenge theme (a revenge theme in a kung fu flick?) to help motivate our hero from Shaolin. Tai Chen Kuan as Hung Hsi Kuan shows formidable Tiger Claws style and some neat training sequences with bronze statues and vital point strikes. BUT, I really loved watching Ying Chun (Li Li) and her crane style. Man, if you're going out with her, you better be able to break her leg stance! Plus, her effort and grace in movements are as good as Kara Hui's in Fists of the White Lotus. It's a strange, yet wonderfully hypnotic combination of kung fu and dance.Now, the action. What do you expect from the real deal kung fu master Lau Kar Leung? Countless opponents, one on many battles, quick strikes, and amazing choreography are the strong points here. Pai Mai's battles are so awesome that he really seems invincible. I can't get enough of him dragging guys along with his groin! One of the strangest, yet highly entertaining kung fu villains ever. Plus, Lo Lieh mastered that menacing look that says, "You want to fight me? Are you kidding??" Strangely enough, I wasn't really rooting against him.The only downside I can find with this one is that Gordon Liu only makes a brief cameo. However, Gordon Liu is the main star in Fists of the White Lotus AND he battles Lo Lieh as the menacing White Lotus. So, watch both films because they're the great stuff that SB movies are made of.

Kung Fu movies always seem to refer to a bewildering array of styles. this film highlights the Tiger and Crane styles and you really can see the difference in the 2 approaches.It gives a real insight into the idea of 1 style not being able to beat another because it's too rigid and inflexible and the practioner is not as good as his opponent, hence he WILL be beaten.Apparently this movie is about the evolution of the Huang Gar fiststyle but I'm no expert so don't know much more than that!Liu Chia Liang directs some great sequences, the earlier ones being better (the main fights between the father/son and the priest Pei Mei seem to automated to really flow smoothly)Some really good acting as well let down by the usual rushed dubbing.See it but would not buy it (go for Legendary weapons of kung fu/China for a classic movie)