The Challenger

Oct 24, 1979

1h 27m

★ 5.8

Overview

Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by revenge, the other by greed. The two fighters team up to face their ultimate challenge in the form of Master Pao, played by Philip Ko.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Production Companies

Lo Wei Motion Picture Company

The Challenger Trailers

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Cast

Yu Kit

David Chiang Da-Wei

Chin Chan Hung

Norman Tsui

Pai Shi Chang

Phillip Ko Fai

Wei Ching-Fung

Lily Li

Master Mao

Huang Ha

Master Mao's instructor

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Cowardly master

Peter Chan Lung

Master Ho Ti-Mau

Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen

Fair croupier

Mars

Master Mao's student

Tai Bo

Master Mao's student

Lo Wai

Spear fighter

Benny Lai Keung-Kuen

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