When Taekwondo Strikes
跆拳震九州
Synopsis
The story is about the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. A Korean patriot played by Carter Wong gets into a fight with some Japanese people and is chased into a church. The priest there is captured and tortured. Trying to secure his release, the leader of the resistance, Jhoon Rhee is himself captured and tortured by the Japanese. Carter Wong, Angela Mao and Anne Winton have to now try and rescue him. This leads to an explosive climax with the heroes having to fight the likes of Wong In Sik (Hwang In-Shik), Sammo Hung and Kenji Kazama.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-22
Top Cast
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Angela Mao Ying
Wan Ling Ching/Huang Li Chen
Jhoon Rhee
Lee Chung Tung/Li Jun Dong
Carter Huang Chia-Ta
Jin Zheng Zhi
Hwang In-shik
Japanese Leader
Ken Kazama
Yokohama
Sammo Hung
Japanese
Anne Winton
Mary
Andre Morgan
Father Lu Yi (Lewis)
Kam Shan
Korean Traitor
Chin Yuet-Sang
Japanese
Chan Chuen
Japanese
Kim Ki-joo
Japanese
Chai Lam
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Peter Chan Lung
Japanese (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
Japanese (uncredited)
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Japanese (uncredited)
Cheung Sek-Aau
Korean Townsfolk (uncredited)
Cheung Wing-Hon
Japanese (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Feng
- Screenplay & Story
- Chu Yu
- Original Score
- Lai Shu-Hua
- Original Title
- 跆拳震九州
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Feng
Chu Yu
Lai Shu-Hua
Danny Lee Yau-Tong
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Feng
Director
Raymond Chow
Producer
Danny Lee Yau-Tong
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Chu Sheng-Shi
Costume Design
Lai Shu-Hua
Original Music Composer
Chu Yu
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Taekwondo Strikes
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What is When Taekwondo Strikes about?
The story is about the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. A Korean patriot played by Carter Wong gets into a fight with some Japanese people and is chased into a church. The priest there is captured and tortured. Trying to secure his release, the leader of the resistance, Jhoon Rhee is himself captured and tortured by the Japanese. Carter Wong, Angela Mao and Anne Winton have to now try and rescue him. This leads to an explosive climax with the heroes having to fight the likes of Wong In Sik (Hwang In-Shik), Sammo Hung and Kenji Kazama.
Who directed When Taekwondo Strikes?
When Taekwondo Strikes was directed by Huang Feng.
Who stars in When Taekwondo Strikes?
The principal cast of When Taekwondo Strikes includes Angela Mao Ying, Jhoon Rhee, Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Hwang In-shik, Ken Kazama.
When was When Taekwondo Strikes released and how long is it?
When Taekwondo Strikes was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for When Taekwondo Strikes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Taekwondo Strikes was composed by Lai Shu-Hua.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Taekwondo Strikes?
When Taekwondo Strikes holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).