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The Tigress of Shaolin (1979)
Directed by Law Chi
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Hui Ying-hung, legendary director Chang Cheh’s discovery, and the protege of equally legendary director Liu Chia-liang co-stars with Liu’s nephew, Liu Chia-yung in this fast-paced, action packed comedy of kung-fu characters. Liu Chia-yung is saved from drug smugglers by Hui Ying-hung, whose godfather is a drunken master and whose leprous godmother is mistress of the fairly off-putting Leprosy Boxing style.
Length 92 minutes
Actors
Kara Hui | Lau Ga-Yung | Chien-Po Tsen | Huang Ha | Tong Kam-Tong | Lam Fai-Wong | Chan Dik-Hak | Wong Ching-Ho | Lee Chun-Wa | Lun Ga-Chun | Keung Hon | Chiang Cheng | Jui-Yi Liu | Shum Lo | Lam Wai | Benny Lai Keung-Kuen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 | TV | Other | Owned | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Not to be confused with “Shaolin Tigress” from the same year.
Another Shaw Production… that I wanted to like more. Falls into that “I must Avenge my [insert relative or master]” category. Teeters close to being screwball comedy but has dudes getting murdered in grisly, bloody fashion.
Few things I enjoy more in a Shaw Brothers movie than babyface Kara Wai whipping ass but she’s not the main star. She does have some fun scenes just I wish she was given a little more to do.
I like the leper angle overriding the usual the Drunken Master plot. The final scene is really wacky.
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