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Summary Gordon Liu has one of the most impressive filmographies of any kung fu movie star, with multiple iconic titles to his name. A Chinese actor and martial artist, Gordon Liu studied real kung fu from a young age, eventually getting his big break in the film industry thanks to a production company owned by the famous Shaw brothers. While Liu doesn't quite have the same level of acclaim as breakout stars like Jackie Chan or Jet Li, his career spans some standout kung fu epics.
9 Shaolin Mantis Directed By Lau Kar-leung Close Another collaboration between Gordon Liu and the legendary Shaw brothers, Shaolin Mantis was released closer to the zenith of Liu's career. Also known as simply Deadly Mantis, the film stars David Chiang as Wei Fung, a young scholar who happens to be an extremely talented martial artist, as well.
7 Return To The 36th Chamber Directed By Gordon Liu Close The 36th Chamber of Shaolin was a breakout hit for Gordon Liu, propelling his career to new heights. Naturally, a trilogy was fashioned out of the story, and Liu returned to the franchise two years later with Return to the 36th Chamber. Interestingly, Liu doesn't reprise his role as the pure-hearted Shaolin monk San Te, instead playing a con-man with a heart of gold named Chu Jen-chieh posing as a true Shaolin disciple.
Shaolin and Wu Tang would leave a lasting cultural legacy, being cited as a prime inspiration by the famous hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan. Outside its name recognition, the film does a great job pairing the kung fu and wu tang masters as a classic odd couple forced to put their differences aside for the greater good.
4 The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter Directed By Gordon Liu Releasing in the United States as Invincible Pole Fighter, The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter is a unique kung fu movie epic that showed off Gordon Liu's skill with a polearm. Liu stars as the 5th son of a famous Song Dynasty general, whose family is known far and wide for their skill with spears.
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