The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984, Cantonese. Directed by Lau Kar-leung.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is streaming on Hi-YAH and ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lau Kar-leungDirector
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiYang 5th Brother
- Alexander Fu ShengYang 6th Brother
- Kara Wai Ying-hungYang No. 8
- Lily LiMother Yang (She Tai-chun)
- Phillip Ko FaiTemple Abbot
- King Lee King-ChuTemple Abbot Zhihong
- Lam Hak-MingGeneral Pan Mei
- Johnny Wang Lung-WeiPrince Yeh Li Lin
- Chu Tit-woYing Kuei
- Lau Kar-leungHunter, Helps Yang 5th Escape
- Richard Yuen TakYang Loyalist with Golden Blade
- Yeung Sai-GwanTartar General
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1984
- Original title
- 五郎八卦棍
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ni Kuang, Lau Kar-leung
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The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter: quick answers
Is The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter on?
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter is streaming on Hi-YAH and ARROW in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?
If you liked The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, try Mexicali, In Full Bloom, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy.
Who directed The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter?
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) was directed by Lau Kar-leung and stars Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Alexander Fu Sheng, Kara Wai Ying-hung.