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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationPG
GenresAction
Votes15
DirectorTsai Yang-Ming
WritersTao Liang
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFreedom Strikes a Blow
About Freedom Strikes a Blow
A martial arts fighter, haunted by his past, takes a job as a dock worker in a small village. His vow never to fight again is tested by the cruel owner of the pier.
Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming, Freedom Strikes a Blow leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Chan Wai-Man, Fan Chiang, Bolo Yeung — 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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