Jet Li Movies The New Legend Of Shaolin

Set during the Qing Dynasty, the film follows (Jet Li), a righteous Shaolin disciple and son of a murdered martial hero. After his entire family is slaughtered by the sadistic, power-hungry general Siu Tin-gor (known as the "Eagle Claw Chief"), Hung flees with his young son, Hung Man-ting.

Jet Li stars as Hung Hei-gun (a real historical figure and folk hero), a general in the secret anti-Qing society, the Red Lotus Clan. After the tyrannical eunuch Pai Mei (played by the legendary Gordon Liu—a meta casting choice, as Liu is famous for playing Shaolin monks) massacres the Red Lotus Clan, Hung escapes with his infant son, Hung Man-ting. Jet Li Movies The New Legend Of Shaolin

What follows is a masterclass in visual storytelling. The first act is a harrowing chase scene, with Li fighting off waves of imperial guards while protecting a child. You haven’t seen Jet Li’s famous speed until you’ve seen him parry a dozen spears with one hand while cradling a baby with the other. Set during the Qing Dynasty, the film follows

For fans of The Last of Us (video game or HBO series), the plot will feel familiar: a gruff survivor protecting a special child in an apocalyptic wasteland. Jet Li did it first, without the zombies, but with twice the flying kicks. After the tyrannical eunuch Pai Mei (played by