The Shadow Boxer
5.6
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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Cast
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Shih Szu
Ah Jen
Known for
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Ching Miao
Master Jin
Known for
Heroes of the East
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Chan Shen
Master Yuan
Known for
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Chen Wo-Fu
Ku Ding
Also in
All Men Are Brothers
Friends
Wai Wang
Jin Dai Sing
Known for
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
The Flying Guillotine
Yang Chi-Ching
Master Yang
Known for
Come Drink with Me
The One-Armed Swordsman
Wang Kuang-Yu
Yang Tang
Known for
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Dragon Fist
Yeung Chak-Lam
Teng Kai-Hsi
Known for
God of Gamblers
Police Story 2
Chung Chin Kuei
Hu Ping-lien
Also in
Mission Thunderbolt
Ching Wen Fung
Ho Hon-Chau
Known for
Fulltime Killer
Breaking News
Ho Kang
Known for
Shaolin Wooden Men
Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin
Pao Hsueh-Li Director · Ni Kuang Writer Frankie Chan Fan-kei Composer
First release March 7, 1974 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 太極拳
Production
Shaw Brothers
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Original title
太極拳
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · March 7, 1974
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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