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Hero of the Wild (1977)

Directed by Chi Chang

Action | Adventure | Eastern

Overview

A regional champion martial artist that moonlights as an honour-bound assassin, Tu Ta Shen, solidifies his reputation by challenging top fighters en route to the other champion, Nan Pa Tien, in order to unify both titles. Along the way he defeats a man who’s shame in defeat drives him to suicide. Before he dies, recognizing Tu Ta Shen honour, he asks Tu Ta Shen to defeat a group of Manchu supporters led by none other that Nan Pa Tien. The dying mans son, Sa Woo, tries to kill Tu Ta Shen but is easily outmatched. Tu Ta Shen offer to teach Sa Yoo enough so that he can take revenge for his father. The two set out together; One to fulfill a promise to a dying man, one to keep a promise of revenge.

Length 92 minutes

Actors

Sing Chen | Hwang Jang-Lee | Doris Lung Chun-Erh | Yuen Biao | Hua Chung Ting | Corey Yuen | Man-no Chan | Ming Lieh Chan | Shao Bao Ge | Pai Lin | Lo Lieh

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/11/2015TVDVDRented7 stars
01/10/2015TVDVDRented7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Pretty darn good “I Must Avenge My Master” flick. Kicks right off with the challenge and defeat of one master leaving his son to follow and train with his murderer to ultimately seek revenge. Lots of great fights and action including Lo Lieh in a big role.

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