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The Kings of Fists and Dollars (1979)
Directed by Chen Ming-Hua
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After there is a mishap at a mine that causing many to die or become injured, Master Chien decides to add insult to injury by not paying out any funds to the survivors of the victims to keep costs down. Many of the townspeople try to get Master Chien to change his mind, but Master Chien does not relent on his decision. The townspeople then ask the Iron Fist King, Chuang Yang, to pay Master Chien a visit and get him to change his mind. After the Iron Fist King shows up at Master Chien’s and defeats his top fighter, Chi Hung, Master Chien decides to comply with the townspeople’s wishes, but little does everybody know that Master Chien has a backup plan that will cause everybody to suffer the consequences and that includes his own self.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Chang Ling | Chih Hung Chiu | Ga Hoi | Danny Lee Sau-Yin | Cheng Lui | Michael Chan | Choi Wang | David Chiang | Li Hsiu-Hsien | Mark Lung | Ma Cheung | Mark Long | Min Fong | Weng Hsiao-Hu
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2024 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Found a David Chiang film that was produced outside of the Shaw system while he was still making movies for them. I didn’t research the details but I’m guessing the strings were loosened around this time so he could moonlight outside of Hong Kong.
This movie definitely feels like bargain bin Shaw; doesn’t have the lavish sets or costumes. The cinematography is very plain and most of the fighting isn’t very dynamic or shot well. But everyone is still putting in the work and Michael Chan is a formidable threat.
What’s real funny is making Danny Lee like he’s some super kung fu fighter. So as much as they all try to sell it it’s just not that believable.
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