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The Boxer from Shantung (1972)
Directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
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Overview
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil… Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
Length 134 minutes
Actors
Chen Kuan-Tai | Ching Li | Cheng Kang-Yeh | David Chiang | Chiang Nan | Fung Ngai | Ku Feng | Tin Ching | Wong Ching | Mario Milano | Chan Ho | Lee Man-Tai | Liu Wai | Shum Lo | Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan | Leung Seung-Wan | Wong Chung | Wang Kuang-Yu | Fung Hak-On | Tang Tak-Cheung | Yen Shi-Kwan | Pei Chi Huang | Hsu Hsia | Wong Mei | Ling Hon | Shu Tong Wong | Yuen Yat-Choh | Yuan Man-Tzu | Tsi-Ang Chin | Bai Yu | Gam Tin-Chue | Fuk Yan-Cheng | Cho Kin | Chu Kai | Cheung Siu-Lun | Lam Wah | Lo Wai | Got Ping | Lee Chiu | Ng Yuen-Fan | Ho Bo-Sing | Yeung Pak-Chan | Chuan Chen | Tung Choi-Bo | Danny Chow | Huang Ha | Chik Ngai-Hung | Chui Fat | Wynn Lau | Chan Dik-Hak | Wan Fat | Yuen Shun-Yi | Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Hsiung Kao | Ho Pak-Kwong | Wong Chi-Keung | Philip Ko | Brandy Yuen | Lee Hang | Tam Bo | Law Keung | Lai Yan | Chan Siu-Kai | Chien Hua Hsu | San Kuai | Tino Wong Cheung | San Sin | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Yuen Woo-ping | Kong Chuen | Hung Ling-Ling | Ting Tung | Yi Fung | Tsang Choh-Lam | Yao Ko Chu | Wong Yuet-Ting | Wong Kung-Miu | Lam Yuen | Chan Ho-Cheung | Chai Lam | Kwan Yan | Tony Lee Wan-Miu | Cheung Sek-Aau | Cheung Chok-Chow | Sai Gwa-Pau
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2015 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
So watching this I was thinking how similar it is to MAN OF IRON, also starring Chen Kuan-Tai. Then I refer back to that film only to discover that this movie, released in the same year, is kind of a sequel of sorts. But not really.
I think what we have here is the same story retold but during an earlier period of this character’s, Ma Yung Chen, rise in Shanghai. Although I’m not sure how MAN OF IRON is not a sequel if it’s the same character and references this movie.*
Anyways, this is a pretty great showcase for Chen Kuan-Tai to display his abilities. He cuts down an army of the Axe Gang with only his fists and feet. David Chiang also has a small supporting role.
Probably the most impressive special effect I’ve seen in a Shaw Production is Chen Kuan-Tai battling an entire gang with a axe firmly planted in his gut. How they managed to keep that in there for all his acrobatic stunts is amazing. Such a bloody finale too.
*okay upon further investigation, this is not the same character. Just a very similar story told. Still not sure why MoI calls back to this movie. Probably need to watch that one again.
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