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Release Year1975
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Comedy
Votes12
DirectorLau Kar-leung
WritersNi Kuang
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Spiritual Boxer
About The Spiritual Boxer
Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
Directed by Lau Kar-leung, The Spiritual Boxer leans on a strong ensemble — Wong Yu, Lin Chen-Chi, Chiang Yang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1975.
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