The Mystery of Chess Boxing

Jan 1, 1979

1h 31m

★ 6.0

Overview

Evil Chun Shan uses chess boxing and a five-element ninja style to terrorize the martial arts world until he is challenged in a series of battles, then destroyed.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.

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Cast

Ah Pao

Li Yi-Min

Chi Siu Tien

Jack Long Shi-Chia

Ghost Face Killer

Mark Lung

Master Cook

Simon Yuen Siu-Tien

Chao Yun-Lung

Wang Chi-Sheng

Student

Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi

Chi Siu Tien's Granddaughter

Jeanie Chang

Student Bully

Hsiao Hou Tao

Wong Wing-Sang

Ghost Face Killer victim

Mau Ging-Shun

Waiter

Hsiao Wang

Au Lap-Bo

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6.2

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0.0

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