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Cast
Li Yi-Min
as Ah Pao
Jack Long Shi-Chia
as Chi Siu Tien
Mark Lung
as Ghost Face Killer
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
as Master Cook
Wang Chi-Sheng
as Chao Yun-Lung
Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi
as Student
Jeanie Chang
as Chi Siu Tien's Granddaughter
Hsiao Hou Tao
as Student Bully
Wong Wing-Sang
as Cast
Mau Ging-Shun
as Ghost Face Killer victim
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes15
DirectorJoseph Kuo
WritersPing Han Chiang, Joseph Kuo
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mystery of Chess Boxing
About The Mystery of Chess Boxing
Evil Chun Shan uses chess boxing and a five-element ninja style to terrorize the martial arts world until he is challenged in a series of battles, then destroyed.
Directed by Joseph Kuo, The Mystery of Chess Boxing leans on a strong ensemble — Li Yi-Min, Jack Long Shi-Chia, Mark Lung — 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 1979.
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