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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes1
DirectorChen Hung-Min
WritersYu-Kang Chao
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDesperate Avenger
About Desperate Avenger
The story begins with a feud between two families in the early days of the Republic of China. One family side’s with the Japanese and the other is totally wiped out. Enter our hero who resolves to wreak revenge on the murderous traitors — its furious kung fu fighting all the way!
Directed by Chen Hung-Min, Desperate Avenger leans on a strong ensemble — Yen Chung, Wu Sung, Yu Wang — 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 1973.
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