In the Claws of the CIA
殺手營
Synopsis
Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. But when he discovers the reason, he escapes and the CIA go after him. John must fight for his life all over Europe as he flees the CIA.
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John Liu
John Liu / James Liu
Casanova Wong
Johnny Wong
Roger Paschy
Pascho
Mirta Miller
Caroline
Cheng Bik-Lin
Gam Biu
Mr. Chan
Raquel Evans
Gisete
José María Blanco
Army Captain
Martín Garrido Ramis
Christian Anders
Sanders
Víctor Israel
Doctor Stahl
J.M. Vendrell
John Ladalski
KGB Agent
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
CIA Agent
Ng Hong-Sang
Jolanda Egger
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Liu
- Screenplay & Story
- John Liu
- Original Score
- Christian Anders
- Original Title
- 殺手營
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- John Liu's Film Corp., Atlas International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Liu
John Liu
Christian Anders
Cheung Hoi
Roger Grand, Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Enrique Esteban, Dagmar Schellin, John Liu
Department Leadership Roster
John Liu
Director
John Liu
Writer
Christian Anders
Original Music Composer
Roger Grand
Editor
Cheung Hoi
Director of Photography
John Liu
Producer
Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Editor
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What is In the Claws of the CIA about?
Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. But when he discovers the reason, he escapes and the CIA go after him. John must fight for his life all over Europe as he flees the CIA.
Who directed In the Claws of the CIA?
In the Claws of the CIA was directed by John Liu.
Who stars in In the Claws of the CIA?
The principal cast of In the Claws of the CIA includes John Liu, Casanova Wong, Roger Paschy, Mirta Miller, Cheng Bik-Lin.
When was In the Claws of the CIA released and how long is it?
In the Claws of the CIA was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Claws of the CIA?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Claws of the CIA was composed by Christian Anders.