The Invincible Eight
7.2/10
Rating
95 min
Runtime
1971
Release Year
Lo Wei
Director
Cast
Nora Miao, Angela Mao Ying, Paul Chang Chung, James Tien Chun, Tang Ching
Quick Synopsis
In the Imperial City, General Xiao and his soldiers command such fear that residents clear the streets whenever they pass. One day, Lei attempts to assassinate General Xiao but is injured in the process. Three fighters named He, Jiao, and Feng bravely come to Lei's aid. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He manages to escape while the others are captured. Later, He meets Gui, a young woman, and together with Hai and Jiang, they form a group of eight young people who are descendants of patriotic generals recently killed. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are under General Xiao's control and sneaks into his manor to investigate, but she is captured. When Wan, Xiao's butler, advises killing Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears and tries to rescue her friends. Eventually, all eight unite and work together to fight against General Xiao and his forces.
Detailed Synopsis of The Invincible Eight
Everyday when General Xiao and his men ride through the Imperial City, inhabitants have to scatter around in order to keep out of their path. One day when Lei plans to assassinate Xiao but gets hurt, another three fighters He, Jiao and Feng come out boldly to help him out. With the help of Zhu, a cook, He succeeds to escape whereas the other three are seized. Later on, He acquaints himself with the girl Gui. Along with another two girls, Hai and Jiang, these eight youngsters are the descendants of the late patriotic generals, who have been recently murdered. Gui suspects that Hai and Jiang are controlled by Xiao and sneaks into his manor. She meets the girls successfully, but she is seized. When Wan, Xiao's butler, urges his master to kill Hai and Jiang, Jiang overhears their conversation and tries to rescue all her friends. At last, the eight are united and try their best to fight against General Xiao and his men.
