The Master (1980 film) explained

The Master (known previously in the United States as 3 Evil Masters) is a 1980 martial arts film produced in Hong Kong. It was directed by Lu Chin Ku and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio.^[1] While The Master was Lu's attempt at kung fu comedy similar to Jackie Chan movies of the time, he continued on to create films with a more fantastical flair.^[2]

In the story, the three antagonists, each with a certain fight gimmick, defeat Jin Tuan-Yun and take over his kung fu academy. A young student, Gao Jian, nurses Jin back to health, and in return is taught a variety of secret martial art techniques in order to win back the school.^[3]

Cast

• Chen Kuan Tai – Jin Tien-yun
• Chiang Lin – Student
• Wang Lung-wei – Yan Qing-wang
• Eddy Ko – Ko Han
• Lau Hok Nin – Shi Chen-chung
• Yuen Tak – Gao Jian
• Chan Lau – 2nd brother
• Ai Fei – 1st brother
• Wen Hsueh Erh – Shi's daughter

Legacy

Underground rapper Afu-Ra, who regularly references kung fu pop culture in his music, has a song called "3 Evil Masters".^[4]

See also

• Cinema of Hong Kong

References

1. Web site: 2015-01-26. The 100 Best Martial Arts Movies of All Time. 2021-04-10. pastemagazine.com. en.
2. Book: Meyers, Richard. Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book. 2011. Eirini Press. 978-0-9799989-4-2. 110. en.
3. Web site: Chantaca. Valentin. 2020-06-15. 9 Most Badass Elder Masters In Martial Arts Movies. 2021-04-10. WhatCulture.com. en.
4. Web site: Comm. Jordan. eur. 2018-10-26. Jeru The Damaja & Afu-Ra's Lyrics Still Kick Like Kung-Fu 20 Years Later (Audio). 2021-04-10. Ambrosia For Heads. en-US.