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Looking back at the 80s martial arts classic Shaolin Temple: Zhang Xinyan's creative inspiration and influence

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In the 80s of the 20th century, the Chinese film industry was set off by the boom of martial arts films, and "Shaolin Temple" successfully cultivated a number of outstanding actors with shocking martial arts scenes and moving storylines, and also helped director Zhang Xinyan to create a broad creative field. Today, let's review this classic and analyze the superb performances of the main characters and their profound impact on the development of martial arts films in mainland China.

Zhang Xinyan's determination and inspiration

At the time of a bumper career, the famous film director Zhang Xinyan began to think about the road of future creation. Inspired by the Japanese film "Zatoichi", he turned his attention to the domestic theme of blind heroes. Yu Chenghui, who appeared in "Shaolin Temple" and shocked people with his one-handed sword skills, had superb acting skills and left a deep impression on Zhang Xinyan. This experience made him firmly believe in the creation of Chinese martial arts films.

Looking back at the 80s martial arts classic Shaolin Temple: Zhang Xinyan's creative inspiration and influence
The glory days of martial arts movies in the 80s

In the 1980s, Chinese martial arts films were made great with "Shaolin Temple", which was warmly praised and deeply thought out by audiences around the world. The film profoundly explores and vividly demonstrates the essence of Chinese martial arts and its Buddhist philosophical concepts, setting off a global craze and laying a solid foundation for the development of Chinese martial arts films.

The up-and-coming of actors

"The Yellow River Hero" is directed by Zhang Xinyan, and the original cast of "Shaolin Temple" is once again gathered. Because Jet Li was originally scheduled to star, Chun Yu Shanshan, who transformed from the dance industry, took over the baton. With her profound dance cultivation and healthy posture, Chun Yu Shanshan won the love of the director and thus entered the film and television industry. Such cases were common in martial arts films in the 1980s, confirming the in-depth excavation and display of actors' talents in such films.

Jin Demao's transformation road

Since entering the field of film and television in the 80s of the last century, Jin Demao has been active in various roles with his versatile acting talent. But he was not satisfied with being an actor and transformed into a director since 1996. Although he has not directed many works, it is enough to reflect his deep talent and unique insights. The transformation of his identity as an actor and director is a testimony to the far-reaching influence of martial arts movies on many actors in the 80s of the 20th century.

Looking back at the 80s martial arts classic Shaolin Temple: Zhang Xinyan's creative inspiration and influence
Ji Chunhua and Liu Wangye

In the classic film "Shaolin Temple", Ji Chunhua successfully portrayed and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with his unique bald image, especially the impressive villain "Condor", who played this character coldly and ruthlessly, which is shocking. This outstanding performance fully demonstrated the actor's profound acting skills and made the audience have a deep memory of the role.

Yu Hai's martial arts road

Yu Hai, a widely acclaimed action movie star, has a positive image as the dominant direction and has never set foot in the role of a villain. His outstanding acting skills and enthusiasm for martial arts culture have made him stand out in the film industry and become a legend in the hearts of generations of people. His achievements reveal the profound influence and shaping power of martial arts films in the 80s on young actors.

Looking back at the 80s martial arts classic Shaolin Temple: Zhang Xinyan's creative inspiration and influence
Sun Jiankui's acting career

Sun Jiankui took the best martial arts movies of the 80s as the starting point of the stage, and was widely praised for his successful portrayal of the monk Sekong in the film "Shaolin Temple", which made his acting career brilliant. After the film was released, Sun Jiankui officially entered the showbiz and participated in many martial arts classics one after another. Although his career has not been easy, he has always been loved by the audience.

Jet Li's film and television empire

Jet Li won the appreciation of the audience with his excellent acting skills and became the leader of Chinese action films. Since founding the brokerage company in 1992, its influence has been widely used in many fields. In the film industry at home and abroad, his works are deeply loved by the public and receive rave reviews. His long-term cooperation with many actors of "Shaolin Temple" demonstrates his enthusiasm for the film and television industry and his positive contribution to the inheritance and development of Chinese martial arts films.

Looking back at the 80s martial arts classic Shaolin Temple: Zhang Xinyan's creative inspiration and influence
Hu Jianqiang's martial arts legend

Hu Jianqiang has attracted much attention for his martial arts performance in "Shaolin Temple". Despite his late start, his acting career has been remarkable. His acting skills proved his personal strength, and at the same time inspired many enthusiastic young people to devote themselves to the field of martial arts.

The hard work of many actors in the heyday of martial arts films in the 80s gives us a picture of that unique era. Their hard work has not only promoted the development of Chinese martial arts films, but also brought endless laughter and emotion to the audience.

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