Where to watch 5 Pattern Dragon Claws (1983)

Story

A sacred monastery guards four ancient texts that hold the secrets to extraordinary martial arts. When the monastery's leader is murdered, various factions—including ruthless local criminals—scramble to seize control of these powerful books. The surviving senior students find themselves at odds over how to protect the monastery's most treasured possessions from those who would exploit them.

Why watch

• 1983 Korean action film with martial arts sequences and fight choreography
• Features Dragon Lee and Hwang Jang-Lee in lead roles
• Directed by Kim Shi-hyeon with a runtime of 95 minutes

Good for: Action fans interested in classic 1980s Korean martial arts cinema; the action genre suggests it's geared toward adult viewers rather than families.