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The Boxer from Shantung

Original title: Ma Yong Zhen
  • 1972
  • Unrated
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.8K
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Chen Kuan-Tai in The Boxer from Shantung (1972)
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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Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek a better one in Shanghai, a lowly martial artist is inspired by another kung fu master who moved to Shanghai and became a highly respected... Read allLeaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek a better one in Shanghai, a lowly martial artist is inspired by another kung fu master who moved to Shanghai and became a highly respected gangster, so he follows in his footsteps.Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek a better one in Shanghai, a lowly martial artist is inspired by another kung fu master who moved to Shanghai and became a highly respected gangster, so he follows in his footsteps.

  • Directors
    • Cheh Chang
    • Hsueh-Li Pao
  • Writers
    • Cheh Chang
    • Kuang Ni
  • Stars
    • Chen Kuan-Tai
    • Li Ching
    • David Chiang
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Cheh Chang
      • Hsueh-Li Pao
    • Writers
      • Cheh Chang
      • Kuang Ni
    • Stars
      • Chen Kuan-Tai
      • Li Ching
      • David Chiang
    • 20User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Chen Kuan-Tai
    Chen Kuan-Tai
    • Ma Yong Zhen
    • (as Kuan Tai Chen)
    Li Ching
    Li Ching
    • Jin Lingzi
    David Chiang
    David Chiang
    • Boss Tan Si
    Mario Milano
    • Russian Boxer
    • (as Ma Lan Nu)
    Ching Tien
    Ching Tien
    • Li Caishun - Champion 3
    Ku Feng
    Ku Feng
    • Chang Chin Fa - Champion 2
    • (as Feng Ku)
    Chiang Nan
    Chiang Nan
    • Boss Yang Shuang
    • (as Nan Chiang)
    Yi Feng
    Yi Feng
    • Fang Ah Gen - Champion 1
    Kang-Yeh Cheng
    Kang-Yeh Cheng
    • Xiao Jiangbei
    Ching Wang
    Ching Wang
    • Lu Pu - Champion 4
    Chen Hao
    Chen Hao
    • Mr. Chin
    • (as Hao Chen)
    Shang-Yun Liang
    • One of Ma's Men
    Yen-Tsan Tang
    • One of Ma's Men
    Lao Shen
    Lao Shen
    • Tea House Owner
    Wen-Tai Li
    Wen-Tai Li
    • Hostel Manager
    Wei Lu
    • Carriage house clerk
    Chung Wang
    Chung Wang
    • Tan Sze's Bodyguard
    Kuang Yu Wang
    Kuang Yu Wang
    • Tan Sze's Bodyguard
    • Directors
      • Cheh Chang
      • Hsueh-Li Pao
    • Writers
      • Cheh Chang
      • Kuang Ni
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Romance

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to Chen Kuan-Tai, most of the Shaw Brothers films took roughly two months to work on, but due to a tight schedule this had to be shot in one month. With this cramped schedule, director Cheh Chang was only able to direct during the night shoots, while uncredited director Hsueh-Li Pao directed during the day shoots.
    • Goofs
      When the boss is dropped off to fight, overhead power lines are visible behind the driver.
    • Quotes
      • Mr. Chin: Lingzi, you have a lady's temper, but a maid's destiny.
    • Alternate versions
      The Arrow Films "Shaw Scope Vol. 1" release of the film is the complete and uncut 134 min version of the film. Previous Celestial Pictures restorations were 130 min due to frame cuts (a practice that was criticized in the earlier Shaw Brothers restorations.)
    • Connections
      Featured in Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong (2003)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 11, 1972 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Killer from Shantung
    • Production company
      • Shaw Brothers
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 14m(134 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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