The Crippled Masters
天殘地缺
Synopsis
Two men, one a lowly peon and the other a dutiful nobleman, are betrayed by their master and crippled for life-- One left with no arms and the other with paralyzed legs. Despite their obvious disadvantages, they strive to seek revenge against their evil master. The two men endeavor to track down the fabled Eight Jade Horses, said to hold the key to special martial arts techniques.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Law Chi
- Original Title
- 天殘地缺
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- First Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Law Chi
Chin Chang-Tung
Leow Swee-Kim, Ching Lan-Wing
Department Leadership Roster
Law Chi
Director
Chan Muk-Chuen
Stunt Coordinator
Leow Swee-Kim
Producer
Ching Lan-Wing
Producer
Chin Chang-Tung
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crippled Masters
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What is The Crippled Masters about?
Two men, one a lowly peon and the other a dutiful nobleman, are betrayed by their master and crippled for life-- One left with no arms and the other with paralyzed legs. Despite their obvious disadvantages, they strive to seek revenge against their evil master. The two men endeavor to track down the fabled Eight Jade Horses, said to hold the key to special martial arts techniques.
Who directed The Crippled Masters?
The Crippled Masters was directed by Law Chi.
Who stars in The Crippled Masters?
The principal cast of The Crippled Masters includes Shun Chung-Chuen, Thomas Hong Chiu-Ming, He Jiu, Chen Mu-Chuan, Li Chung-Chien.
When was The Crippled Masters released and how long is it?
The Crippled Masters was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crippled Masters?
The Crippled Masters holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).