Three fisherman brothers vs. a corrupt empire — Shaw Brothers energy with 80s Hong Kong grit.
This film focuses on three important characters from the famous Chinese classic novel "The water Margin "-The three brothers, Ruan Xiaowu, Ruan Xiaoer Ruan Xiaoqi were brothers of the original Northern Song Dynasty Shandong Prefecture of Jeju Shijie village of fishermen, all blessed with outstanding courage and martial art skills, The three brothers helped fight the oppression by the evil Minister Kao Chu and robbed his wealthy cohorts and donated their plundering’s to the cause being fought by Lin Chung and the other heroes from, “The Water Margin”. Brilliant action from both Iron monkey stars Chen Kwan Tai & Yu Rong-Guang.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI fight scenes that actually hurt to watch.
Stunts
Chen Kwan Tai and Yu Rong-Guang throwing bodies around.
Director
Tommy Young
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yu Rong-Guang later became Iron Monkey himself in the 1993 Tsui Hark-produced remake — this film was his training ground.
The Water Margin's 108 outlaws are China's Robin Hood mythos; the Ruan brothers are fan favorites precisely because they're working-class heroes, not noble warriors.
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