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The Mystery of Chess Boxing (1979)
Directed by Joseph Kuo
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Overview
Evil Chun Shan uses chess boxing and a five-element ninja style to terrorize the martial arts world until he is challenged in a series of battles, then destroyed.
Length 91 minutes
Actors
Li Yi-Min | Jack Lung | Mark Lung | Yuen Siu-Tien | Wong Chi-Sang | Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi | Jeanie Chang | 小戽斗 | Wong Wing-Sang | Mau Ging-Shun | Hsiao Wang | Au Lap-Bo | Wong Suet-Kwan
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2021 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 8 stars |
| 02/13/2014 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
A typical martial arts movie of the era in so many ways, combining some silly comedy with action, it really stands out when its villain, Ghost Face Killer, appears on screen. The final battle puts it over the top.
It was a lot of fun to see this in 35mm with my whole family at the Visual Arts Center at CU Boulder, as part of their International Film Series. The second of four kung fu movies in 35mm during February.
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