The Challenger
踢館
Synopsis
Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by revenge, the other by greed. The two fighters team up to face their ultimate challenge in the form of Master Pao, played by Philip Ko.
Top Cast
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David Chiang Da-Wei
Yu Kit
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Chin Chan Hung
Phillip Ko Fai
Pai Shi Chang
Lily Li
Wei Ching-Fung
Huang Ha
Master Mao
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Master Mao's instructor
Peter Chan Lung
Cowardly master
Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen
Master Ho Ti-Mau
Mars
Fair croupier
Tai Bo
Master Mao's student
Lo Wai
Master Mao's student
Benny Lai Keung-Kuen
Spear fighter
Alan Chui Chung-San
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 踢館
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Lo Wei Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Ni Kuang
Lo Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Director
Ni Kuang
Screenplay
Lo Wei
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenger
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What is The Challenger about?
Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by revenge, the other by greed. The two fighters team up to face their ultimate challenge in the form of Master Pao, played by Philip Ko.
Who directed The Challenger?
The Challenger was directed by Eric Tsang Chi-Wai.
Who stars in The Challenger?
The principal cast of The Challenger includes David Chiang Da-Wei, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Phillip Ko Fai, Lily Li, Huang Ha.
When was The Challenger released and how long is it?
The Challenger was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.