
Crippled Avengers(1978)
A group of martial artists seek revenge after being crippled by Tu Tin-To, a martial arts master, and his son.


“Deadly Needle Kung Fu Against The Invincible Armor of White Lotus!”
The Qing emperor releases all detained Shaolin disciples, but the vindictive White Lotus clan decides to exterminate all the disciples. One martial artist survives the onslaught, and constantly trains while in hiding for revenge.

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Hung Wei Ting

Lo Lieh
Priest White Lotus

Kara Hui Ying-Hung
Mei Ha

Lam Fai-Wong
Wu Nai Shing

Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Governor Kao Ting Chun

King Lee King-Chu
Ah Piao / Wu Ah Biu

Yeung Ching-Ching
Wu Siu Ching

Hsiao Ho
Priest White Lotus's Guardian

San Sin
Priest White Lotus's Guardian

Ching Miao
Paper Shop Boss
Clan of the White Lotus is a action, drama film released in 1980 exploring themes of martial arts. Directed by Lo Lieh, it stars Gordon Liu Chia-Hui, Lo Lieh, Kara Hui Ying-Hung. The Qing emperor releases all detained Shaolin disciples, but the vindictive White Lotus clan decides to exterminate all the disciples. One martial artist survives the onslaught, and constantly trains while in hiding for revenge.
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