Deadly Strike
截拳夺命斩
Synopsis
The new police chief (Bruce Li) arrives in a small provincial town. He's been charged with bringing a dangerous gang to justice. But within seconds, the chief provokes a showdown with his lazy deputies. Realizing that they are not up to the job, he enlists the help of some of his prisoners, offering pardons to those who survive the encounter with the gang. These include a widower (Wang Yung Sheng), imprisoned for killing the men who murdered his wife, a knife-throwing expert (Lung Fei) also doing time for the murder of a corrupt magistrate, a pickpocket, and a young orphan girl out to avenge her parents' death. The chief reveals his coldblooded dedication to the mission when he hangs one prisoner for trying to escape. The group - both prisoners and police - ultimately bond together and track down the gang's headquarters to find the leader (Chen Hsing). After a long and bloody melee, everyone lies dead except the chief.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Fei-Long
- Screenplay & Story
- Huang Fei-Long
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 截拳夺命斩
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Ocean Films Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Fei-Long
Huang Fei-Long
Huang Mao-Shan
Chen Hung-Min
Chou Li Feng
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Fei-Long
Director
Huang Fei-Long
Stunt Coordinator
Huang Fei-Long
Writer
Chen Hung-Min
Editor
Chou Li Feng
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Strike
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What is Deadly Strike about?
The new police chief (Bruce Li) arrives in a small provincial town. He's been charged with bringing a dangerous gang to justice. But within seconds, the chief provokes a showdown with his lazy deputies. Realizing that they are not up to the job, he enlists the help of some of his prisoners, offering pardons to those who survive the encounter with the gang. These include a widower (Wang Yung Sheng), imprisoned for killing the men who murdered his wife, a knife-throwing expert (Lung Fei) also doing time for the murder of a corrupt magistrate, a pickpocket, and a young orphan girl out to avenge her parents' death. The chief reveals his coldblooded dedication to the mission when he hangs one prisoner for trying to escape. The group - both prisoners and police - ultimately bond together and track down the gang's headquarters to find the leader (Chen Hsing). After a long and bloody melee, everyone lies dead except the chief.
Who directed Deadly Strike?
Deadly Strike was directed by Huang Fei-Long.
Who stars in Deadly Strike?
The principal cast of Deadly Strike includes Ho Tsung-Tao, Chan Sing, Lung Fei, Shih Chung-Tien, David Tang Wei.
When was Deadly Strike released and how long is it?
Deadly Strike was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Strike?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Strike was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.