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Spiritual Kung Fu
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Spiritual Kung Fu

1978-11-23 · 99 min · ★ 6.0

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Jackie Chan plays the part of the class clown in a shaolin temple whose deadliest secret is stolen. All is lost until Jackie's character discovers dancing blue ghosts with bright red hair who haunt the library.

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Production details

Directors
Lo Wei
Production companies
Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie ChanJackie ChanYi-Lang
James Tien ChunJames Tien ChunLu Qing
Wu Wen-SiuMiss Fong
Li KunLi KunMonk
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinShaolin Student
Mu Szu-ChengMu Szu-Cheng
Lee Hae-ryongLee Hae-ryongBlind Abbot
Wong ChingWong ChingLu Qing's Man
Bang Su-ilBang Su-il
Mo Man-SauMs. Fong
Li Tong-Chun
Chui Yuen
Chiang Long-Sheng
Wu Te-ShanWu Te-Shan
Wang YaoWang YaoMonk
Peng Gang
Xie Jian-WenXie Jian-Wen
Lee Ching-Foo
Hsiu-yi Fang
Hong Hsu

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