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Human Lanterns
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Human Lanterns

1982-07-14 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

Horror · Action

A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.

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Directors
Sun Chung
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tony Liu Tian-jueTony Liu Tian-jueMaster Lung Shu Ai
Chen Kuan-TaiChen Kuan-TaiTan Fu
Lo LiehLo LiehChao Chun Fang
Tanny Tien NiLee Chin
Choh Seung-WanChoh Seung-WanYen Chu
Lam Sau-KwanLam Sau-KwanMaster Tan's Sister
Lo MengLo MengKwai Sze Yin
Sun ChienSun ChienSgt. Poon
Ai FeiAi FeiGuest at Fu's Banquet
Susan Shaw Yam-YamSusan Shaw Yam-YamGuest at Fu's Banquet
Wong Ching-HoWong Ching-HoOld Tsui
Shum LoShum LoRestaurant Boss
Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha PingBrothel Madam
Ching MiaoChing MiaoGuest at Fu's Banquet (uncredited)
Wang Han-ChenWang Han-ChenMaster Tan's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Ngai Tim-ChoiNgai Tim-ChoiConstable (uncredited)
Lau Siu-KwanMaster Lung's Page (uncredited)
Eric Chan Ga-KeiEric Chan Ga-KeiMaster Lung's Page (uncredited)
Yuen WahYuen Wah(uncredited)
Wong Mei-MeiWong Mei-Mei(uncredited)

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