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The Shadow Boxing
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The Shadow Boxing

1979-02-15 · 101 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Action · Horror

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.

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Directors
Lau Kar-leung
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wong YuWong YuFan Zheng Yuan
Gordon Liu Chia-huiGordon Liu Chia-huiZhang Jie
Cecilia WongCecilia WongFei
Norman Tsui Siu-keungNorman Tsui Siu-keungXu
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangZhou Qian Tai
Wilson Tong Wai-ShingWilson Tong Wai-ShingXiang
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoBi Ying Heng
Shum LoShum LoRestaurant Boss
Ou-Yang Sha-FeiOu-Yang Sha-FeiMother of Missing Vampire
Lau Kar-WingLau Kar-WingMaster Chen Wu
Cham Siu-HungCham Siu-HungZhou's Thug (uncredited)
Peter Chan LungPeter Chan LungGambling Den Bouncer (uncredited)
Chan Ming-WaiChan Ming-WaiZombie / Casino Gambler / Zhou's Thug (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-ChowCheung Chok-ChowMan Comforting the Mother (uncredited)
Cheung HeiCheung HeiFuneral Parlor Boss (uncredited)
Johnny Cheung WaJohnny Cheung WaCasino Gambler (uncredited)
Mama HungMama HungMourner (uncredited)
Chu KaiChu KaiZhou's Thug (uncredited)
Fung MingFung MingMr. Guo (uncredited)
Gam Tin-ChueGam Tin-ChueCasino Gambler (uncredited)

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