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Hero of the Wild (1977)
Directed by Chi Chang
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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
Corey Yuen | Yuen Biao | Hwang Jang-Lee | Lo Lieh | Doris Lung Chun-Erh | Hua Chung Ting | Man-no Chan | Ming Lieh Chan | Shao Bao Ge | Pai Lin | Sing Chen
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2015 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| 01/10/2015 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Watched this again. Noticed a few things like they replacement Lo Lieh during his intense fight scenes. Figured that was the case but was pretty clear when I paused the action. Doesn’t hurt the movie because it’s more about the two central characters and their journey.
9 years ago
Watched this again because it’s pretty kickass. Straight forward “must avenge my master” story with the apprentice in training. Ting Wa-Chung is the kid following Chan Sing, the man who murdered his father, to eventually intact revenge. Near continuous Kung fu fighting that includes a sweet 3 against many super brawl. Basically a video game story with a double big boss final fight. Lo Lieh does his best Lo Lieh even when his stand-in is doing all the stunts. Fun flick available on DVD or streaming on Amazon under Heroes of Shaolin.