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The Boxer from Shantung

The Boxer from Shantung

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The Boxer from Shantung

1972

2h 14m

7.0(52 votes)

Action

Crime

Drama

Overview

Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.

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Shaw Brothers

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Chen Kuan-Tai

Chen Kuan-Tai

Ma Yung Chen

Ching Li

Ching Li

Chin Lin Chi

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Cheng Kang-Yeh

Hsiao Chiang Bei

David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Tan Sze

Chiang Nan

Chiang Nan

Boss Yang

Fung Ngai

Fung Ngai

Fang Ah Gen

Ku Feng

Ku Feng

Chang Chin Fa

Tin Ching

Tin Ching

Li Caishun

Wong Ching

Wong Ching

Lu Pu

Mario Milano

Russian Muscleman

Creative team

Directed by: Chang Cheh
Pao Hsueh-Li
Written by: Chang Cheh
Ni Kuang
Produced by: Runme Shaw

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