Executioners from Shaolin (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Executioners from Shaolin is an action film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A couple unite - she is fluent in the crane style of kung fu, he in tiger style. They have a son, but the boy's father is killed by the evil eunuch Pai Mei. Disguised as a girl, his mom trains him in crane style while he secretly learns tiger style from his father's training manual.
Who’s in it. Executioners from Shaolin stars Chen Kuan-Tai as Hung Hsi Kuan, Lily Li as Fang Yung Chun, Lo Lieh as Priest Pai Mei and Wong Yu as Hung Wen Ting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Executioners from Shaolin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Hi-YAH 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 Executioners from Shaolin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Executioners from Shaolin 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 Executioners from Shaolin (1977)?
- In US, Executioners from Shaolin is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, 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 Executioners from Shaolin worth watching?
- Executioners from Shaolin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Executioners from Shaolin?
- Executioners from Shaolin stars Chen Kuan-Tai, Lily Li, Lo Lieh, Wong Yu and Dave Wong Kit.
- When was Executioners from Shaolin released?
- Executioners from Shaolin was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.