Hapkido
合氣道
“Here comes the unbreakable China doll who gives you the licking of your life!”
Synopsis
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.
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Top Cast
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Angela Mao Ying
Yu Ying
Carter Huang Chia-Ta
Kao Chung
Pai Ying
Black Bear Chief Instructor
Ji Han-jae
Hapkido Master
Nancy Sit Ka-Yin
Miss Sau
Wei Ping-Ao
Black Bear Secretary Zhang
Hwang In-shik
Hapkido Head Student
Sammo Hung
Fan Wei (Bun Wei)
Goro Kumon
Toyoda (Black Bear Boss)
Sun Lan
Drunken Black Bear Student
Chin Ti
Tiger
Bruce Leung Siu-Lung
Drunken Black Bear Student
Yeung Wai
Black Bear Student (Ex-Hapkido Fighter)
Steve Lee Ka-Ting
Black Bear 2nd Instructor
Chai Lam
Villager (uncredited)
Chan Chuen
Black Bear Student (uncredited)
Jackie Chan
Black Bear Student (uncredited)
Robert Chan Law-Bat
Black Bear Student (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Feng
- Screenplay & Story
- Ho Jen
- Original Score
- Lai Shu-Hua
- Original Title
- 合氣道
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Ga Luen, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Feng
Ho Jen
Lai Shu-Hua
Danny Lee Yau-Tong
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Feng
Director
Raymond Chow
Producer
Ho Jen
Screenplay
Danny Lee Yau-Tong
Director of Photography
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hapkido
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What is Hapkido about?
Yu Ying, Kao and Fan return to China to start a martial arts school but are bullied by the Japanese competitor who runs the Black Bear school. The harassment leads to intense conflicts between them.
Who directed Hapkido?
Hapkido was directed by Huang Feng.
Who stars in Hapkido?
The principal cast of Hapkido includes Angela Mao Ying, Carter Huang Chia-Ta, Pai Ying, Ji Han-jae, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin.
When was Hapkido released and how long is it?
Hapkido was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Hapkido?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hapkido was composed by Lai Shu-Hua.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hapkido?
Hapkido holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).