The Spiritual Boxer (1975)
Original title: 神打
The Spiritual Boxer is a 1975 Chinese-language action movie directed by Lau Kar-leung, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Wong Yu, Lin Chen-Chi and Chiang Yang.
Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
Quick answers
What is The Spiritual Boxer about?
Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
When was The Spiritual Boxer released?
The Spiritual Boxer was released on 28 November 1975.
How long is The Spiritual Boxer?
The Spiritual Boxer runs 1h 43m.
Who made The Spiritual Boxer?
The Spiritual Boxer was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Where can I watch The Spiritual Boxer?
The Spiritual Boxer is available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Spiritual Boxer
Stream: Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Wong Yu as Hsiao Chien
- Lin Chen-Chi as Jin Lian
- Chiang Yang as Master Chi Keung
- Shih Chung-Tien as Liu Deruei
- Fung Hak-On as Liu Deruei's Main Thug
- Lee Hoi-Sang as Shum
- Ng Hong-Sang as Jiu
- Ai Fei as Ah Jin
- Chan Shen as Master Lin
- Teresa Ha Ping as Lin's Wife
- Chan Mei-Hua as Peony, Lin's Daughter
- Wong Ching-Ho as Mr. Chen