The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is an action and drama film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The Yangs are betrayed by a government official conspiring with the Mongols. All of the Yang family males except the 5th and 6th brother are killed. Fu Sheng loses his mind after the death of his family, while the other brother takes refuge in a Buddhist temple.
Who’s in it. The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Yang No. 5, Alexander Fu Sheng as Yang No. 6, Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Yang No. 8 and Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Yeh Li-Lin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)?
- In US, The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter worth watching?
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei and Lily Li.
- When was The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter released?
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.