The Convict Killer
插翅難飛
Synopsis
Teng Piao went to jail for fifteen years on a frame up for drug smuggling. Now that he's out, along with his iron chain, Teng Piao is hungry for revenge. The man he wants to beat with his chain is Black Leopard Lam Fei. The problem for Teng Piao is that he doesn't know who he is, only that he has a picture of a black leopard tattooed on his chest.
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Top Cast
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Ti Lung
Teng Piao/Iron Chain
Jason Pai Piao
Zhou Bai
Tony Liu Tian-jue
Tao Kuo-Cheng
Ching Li
Shang Lin
Ching Miao
Boss Lan Fei / Black Leopard
Mannor Chan Man-Na
Gui Lan-Fang
Ai Fei
Captain Ji
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Zhou Yi-Shan
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
Song Yue / White Fan
Yang Chi-Ching
Inn-keeper Jin
Wang Yong
Zhou Zhi-Pei
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Xiao Tong
Yuen Bun
Zhou Bai's Bodyguard
Dick Wei
Lan Fei's Assassin
Wong Mei-Mei
Md Mei / Cold-faced Plum Blossom
Chiang Nan
Peng Fu
Ng Hong-Sang
Rascal
Kong Chuen
Rascal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 插翅難飛
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Wong Chit
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Chor Yuen
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Wong Chit
Director of Photography
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Convict Killer
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What is The Convict Killer about?
Teng Piao went to jail for fifteen years on a frame up for drug smuggling. Now that he's out, along with his iron chain, Teng Piao is hungry for revenge. The man he wants to beat with his chain is Black Leopard Lam Fei. The problem for Teng Piao is that he doesn't know who he is, only that he has a picture of a black leopard tattooed on his chest.
Who directed The Convict Killer?
The Convict Killer was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Convict Killer?
The principal cast of The Convict Killer includes Ti Lung, Jason Pai Piao, Tony Liu Tian-jue, Ching Li, Ching Miao.
When was The Convict Killer released and how long is it?
The Convict Killer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Convict Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Convict Killer was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Convict Killer?
The Convict Killer holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).