The Boxer from Shantung
馬永貞
Synopsis
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
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The Boxer From Shantung 馬永貞 (1972) **Official Trailer** by Shaw BrothersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-13
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Chen Kuan-Tai
Ma Yung Chen
Ching Li
Chin Lin Chi
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Hsiao Chiang Bei
David Chiang Da-Wei
Tan Sze
Chiang Nan
Boss Yang
Fung Ngai
Fang Ah Gen
Ku Feng
Chang Chin Fa
Tin Ching
Li Caishun
Wong Ching
Lu Pu
Mario Milano
Russian Muscleman
Chan Ho
Chin Lin Chi's Uncle
Lee Man-Tai
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Lu Wei
Horse Carriage Maker (uncredited)
Shum Lo
Tea House Owner (uncredited)
Bruce Tong Yim-Chaan
One of Ma's Men (uncredited)
Leung Seung-Wan
One of Ma's Men (uncredited)
Wong Chung
One of Tan Si's Men (uncredited)
Wang Kuang-Yu
One of Tan Si's Men (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$520K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 馬永貞
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $520K
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li
Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Kung Mu-To, Yuen Teng-Bong
Kwok Ting-Hung
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Cheh
Director
Chang Cheh
Writer
Ni Kuang
Writer
Runme Shaw
Producer
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Kung Mu-To
Director of Photography
Yuen Teng-Bong
Director of Photography
Li Chi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxer from Shantung
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What is The Boxer from Shantung about?
Leaving the poverty of his life in Shantung to seek fortune in Shanghai, The Boxer is instead drawn into a world of corruption, gang warfare and evil... Where his only protection is his famed fighting technique.
Who directed The Boxer from Shantung?
The Boxer from Shantung was directed by Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in The Boxer from Shantung?
The principal cast of The Boxer from Shantung includes Chen Kuan-Tai, Ching Li, Cheng Kang-Yeh, David Chiang Da-Wei, Chiang Nan.
When was The Boxer from Shantung released and how long is it?
The Boxer from Shantung was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxer from Shantung?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxer from Shantung was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boxer from Shantung?
The Boxer from Shantung holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).