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Directed by Sun Chung, To Kill a Mastermind leans on a strong ensemble — Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Teng Wei-Hao, Sek Gong — 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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A martial arts-infused spy thriller set in 1937 Beijing. A time when China was lurching between revolution, prosperity, and chaos.
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