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The Shadow Boxer (1974)

Original title: 太极拳

1974-03-07 · 1h 26m · ZH
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Chen Wo-Fu plays construction worker Ku Ting, whose skill at "tai chi" (shadow boxing) is as great as his pacifism. But when his girlfriend is raped by vicious gangsters, he shows everyone the true power and beauty of tai chi.

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Ni KuangWriterPao Hsueh-LiDirector

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Shih SzuShih SzuAh JenChing MiaoChing MiaoMaster JinChan ShenChan ShenMaster YuanChen Wo-FuChen Wo-FuKu DingWai WangWai WangJin Dai Sing

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Genre affinityActionPacingAction · ShortDirector preference344718Actor preference344711 · 344397 · 344368Country preferenceHkDecade preference1970

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What is The Shadow Boxer about?

Chen Wo-Fu plays construction worker Ku Ting, whose skill at "tai chi" (shadow boxing) is as great as his pacifism. But when his girlfriend is raped by vicious gangsters, he shows everyone the true power and beauty of tai chi.

How long is The Shadow Boxer?

The Shadow Boxer has a runtime of 86 minutes.