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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes12
DirectorPaul Kyriazi
WritersPaul Kyriazi
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Weapons of Death
About The Weapons of Death
In San Francisco's Chinatown, a band of thugs kidnaps a girl for a large Chinese gang. Her half-brother gathers a team of expert fighters to get her back.
Directed by Paul Kyriazi, The Weapons of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Eric Lee, Gerald Okamura, Bob Ramos — 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 1981.
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