The Boxer from Shantung(1972)
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.
Director
Chang Cheh
Studio
Shaw Brothers
Budget
$520K
Cast
Chen Kuan-Tai
as Ma Yung Chen
Ching Li
as Chin Lin Chi
Cheng Kang-Yeh
as Hsiao Chiang Bei
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Tan Sze
Chiang Nan
as Boss Yang
Fung Ngai
as Fang Ah Gen
Ku Feng
as Chang Chin Fa
Tin Ching
as Li Caishun
Wong Ching
as Lu Pu
Mario Milano
as Russian Muscleman
Chan Ho
as Chin Lin Chi's Uncle
Lee Man-Tai
as Innkeeper (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$520K
Production Companies
Shaw Brothers
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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.
Who directed The Boxer from Shantung?▼
The Boxer from Shantung was directed by Chang Cheh and released in 1972. It is a action, crime, drama film.
How long is The Boxer from Shantung?▼
The Boxer from Shantung has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boxer from Shantung?▼
The cast of The Boxer from Shantung includes Chen Kuan-Tai as Ma Yung Chen, Ching Li as Chin Lin Chi, Cheng Kang-Yeh as Hsiao Chiang Bei, David Chiang Da-Wei as Tan Sze, Chiang Nan as Boss Yang and more.
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