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Release Year1976
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes3
DirectorChung Kuo-heng
WritersChung Kuo-heng
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Dragon vs. Needles of Death
About The Dragon vs. Needles of Death
A young man joins a kung-fu academy but fails to fit in. He soon runs off with the master's daughter and becomes a salt smuggler. He ends up joining with the school's top fighter - his former rival - against a local mob leader.
Directed by Chung Kuo-heng, The Dragon vs. Needles of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Kou Feng, Wang Ping, Tsao Chien — 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 1976.
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