The Shadow Boxer
太極拳
Synopsis
Chen Wo-Fu plays construction worker Ku Ting, whose skill at "tai chi" (shadow boxing) is as great as his pacifism. But when his girlfriend is raped by vicious gangsters, he shows everyone the true power and beauty of tai chi.
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The Shadow Boxer (1974) DVD Trailer 太極拳
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Top Cast
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Shih Szu
Ah Jen
Ching Miao
Master Jin
Chan Shen
Master Yuan
Chen Wo-Fu
Ku Ding
Wai Wang
Jin Dai Sing
Yang Chi-Ching
Master Yang
Wang Kuang-Yu
Yang Tang
Yeung Chak-Lam
Teng Kai-Hsi
Chan Mei-Hua
A-Bao
Chung Chin Kuei
Hu Ping-lien
Ching Wen Fung
Ho Hon-Chau
Ho Kang
Chia-Chi Hu
Laborer
Lei Lung
Yung Chieh Lei
Li Min-Lang
Leung Seung-Wan
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 太極拳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pao Hsueh-Li
Ni Kuang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Lau Chi-Chung, Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Pao Hsueh-Li
Director
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Yuen Woo-ping
Stunt Coordinator
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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What is The Shadow Boxer about?
Chen Wo-Fu plays construction worker Ku Ting, whose skill at "tai chi" (shadow boxing) is as great as his pacifism. But when his girlfriend is raped by vicious gangsters, he shows everyone the true power and beauty of tai chi.
Who directed The Shadow Boxer?
The Shadow Boxer was directed by Pao Hsueh-Li.
Who stars in The Shadow Boxer?
The principal cast of The Shadow Boxer includes Shih Szu, Ching Miao, Chan Shen, Chen Wo-Fu, Wai Wang.
When was The Shadow Boxer released and how long is it?
The Shadow Boxer was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow Boxer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow Boxer was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.