The Master Strikes
通天老虎
Synopsis
A martial arts master, Tseng Tien-Tu, is employed by master criminal Lung Tung Chien to transport a valuable jade horse. When the horse inexplicably goes missing, Chien demands Tseng's life savings as recompense, driving the uncomprehending Tseng insane. Two conniving con men, Li and Lung, try to convince Tseng that he was double-crossed by Chien, in an attempt to lead them to Chien's stockpile of swindled fortunes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kao Pao-Shu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kao Pao-Shu
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 通天老虎
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Park Films, Tae Chang Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kao Pao-Shu
Kao Pao-Shu
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Tien-You Wang
Kao Pao-Shu
Department Leadership Roster
Kao Pao-Shu
Producer
Tien-You Wang
Director of Photography
Kao Pao-Shu
Director
Kao Pao-Shu
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Master Strikes
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What is The Master Strikes about?
A martial arts master, Tseng Tien-Tu, is employed by master criminal Lung Tung Chien to transport a valuable jade horse. When the horse inexplicably goes missing, Chien demands Tseng's life savings as recompense, driving the uncomprehending Tseng insane. Two conniving con men, Li and Lung, try to convince Tseng that he was double-crossed by Chien, in an attempt to lead them to Chien's stockpile of swindled fortunes.
Who directed The Master Strikes?
The Master Strikes was directed by Kao Pao-Shu.
Who stars in The Master Strikes?
The principal cast of The Master Strikes includes Casanova Wong, Meng Yuen-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Mei-Mei.
When was The Master Strikes released and how long is it?
The Master Strikes was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Master Strikes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Master Strikes was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Master Strikes?
The Master Strikes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).