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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes13
DirectorKung Min
WritersKung Min
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe King of Boxers
About The King of Boxers
A King Boxer named Chow (Meng Fei) visits a friend in Thailand. She introduces him to her boyfriend, who's a Thai boxer. Chow saves the Thai boxer from some thugs and the two become friends. Chow teaches him the knife style. Meanwhile back in China, Chow's brother and sister look after his kung fu school. A Japanese martial artist (Kurata) visits the school looking for Chow. Kurata fights and beats his brother instead and develops strong liking for Chow's sister. Chow returns to China and has to defend his school's honor against Kurata.
Directed by Kung Min, The King of Boxers leans on a strong ensemble — Meng Fei, Yasuaki Kurata, Nat Puvanai — 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 1972.
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