The Shadow Boxing (1979)
Original title: 茅山殭屍拳
The Shadow Boxing is a 1979 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Lau Kar-leung, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Wong Yu, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui and Cecilia Wong.
Lau Kar-leung returns to the success of his first directed film, "The Spiritual Boxer," which also stars the original film's bumbling ghost controller, Wong Yu. Hoping to make the lightning of success strike in the same place, Lau had his two brothers Lau Kar-Wing and Gordon Liu not only act but also help with the fights. The end result is a martial arts film masterpiece filled with breathtaking action and set pieces.
Quick answers
What is The Shadow Boxing about?
Lau Kar-leung returns to the success of his first directed film, "The Spiritual Boxer," which also stars the original film's bumbling ghost controller, Wong Yu. Hoping to make the lightning of success strike in the same place, Lau had his two brothers Lau Kar-Wing and Gordon Liu not only act but also help with the fights. The end result is a martial arts film masterpiece filled with breathtaking action and set pieces.
When was The Shadow Boxing released?
The Shadow Boxing was released on 15 February 1979.
How long is The Shadow Boxing?
The Shadow Boxing runs 1h 41m.
Who made The Shadow Boxing?
The Shadow Boxing was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Where can I watch The Shadow Boxing?
The Shadow Boxing is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Shadow Boxing
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Wong Yu as Fan Zheng Yuan
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Zhang Jie
- Cecilia Wong as Fei
- Norman Tsui Siu-Keung as Xu
- Lee Hoi-Sang as Zhou Qian Tai
- Wilson Tong Wai-Shing as Xiang
- Wong Ching-Ho as Bi Ying Heng
- Shum Lo as Restaurant Boss
- Ou-Yang Sha-Fei as Mother of Missing Vampire
- Lau Kar-Wing as Master Chen Wu
- Cham Siu-Hung as Zhou's Thug (uncredited)
- Peter Chan Lung as Gambling Den Bouncer (uncredited)