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Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
Directed by Liu Chia-Liang
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Overview
A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.
Length 116 minutes
Actors
Liu Chia-Liang | Hsiao Ho | Kara Hui | Lo Lieh | Wong Ching-Ho | Lam Fai-Wong | San Sin | Wong Man | Lam Hak-Ming | Wang Han-Chen | Cheung Hei | Sai Gwa-Pau
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2023 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Delved back into the Shaw Brothers Volume 2 box set for a pair of films I haven’t seen before, starting with this late animal style classic. Hsiao Hou steals the show here as the titular mad monkey who combines monkey-style kung fu with actual monkey antics. Always great to see Lo Lieh even when he’s the bad guy. The beautiful Kara Wai, who is absent most of the middle of the movie, does get her due with a short martial arts sequence setting up the final showdown.
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