China / Jun 18, 2012 / Shanghai International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Fung Hak-On | Tan Si's Coachman / Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Tang Tak-Cheung | Russian Muscleman Challenger (uncredited) |
| Yen Shi-Kwan | Russian Muscleman Challenger (uncredited) |
| Huang Pei-Chih | Russian Muscleman Challenger (uncredited) |
| Hsu Hsia | One of Ma's Men (uncredited) |
| Wong Mei | One of Ma's Men (uncredited) |
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| Ling Hon | One of Ma's Men (uncredited) |
| Wong Shu-Tong | One of Ma's Men (uncredited) |
| Yuen Yat-Choh | One of Ma's Men (uncredited) |
| Yuan Man-Tzu | Prostitute (uncredited) |
| Mama Hung | Brothel Mamasan (uncredited) |
| Bai Yu | Brothel Mamasan (uncredited) |
| Gam Tin-Chue | Brothel Boss (uncredited) |
| Fuk Yan-Cheng | Brothel Boss (uncredited) |
| Tsao Chien | Tea House Waiter (uncredited) |
| Chu Kai | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Cheung Siu-Lun | Casino Manager (uncredited) |
| Lam Wah | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Lo Wai | Tan's Man / Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Got Ping | Brothel Mamasan (uncredited) |
| Lee Chiu | Tan's Man/Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Ng Yuen-Fan | Tan's Man / Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Ho Bo-Sing | Tan's Man / Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Yeung Pak-Chan | Tan's Man / Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chan Chuen | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Tung Choi-Bo | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Danny Chow Yun-Kin | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Huang Ha | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chik Ngai-Hung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chui Fat | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Wynn Lau Chun-Fai | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chan Dik-Hak | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Wan Fat | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Yuen Shun-Yi | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Ko Hung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Ho Pak-Kwong | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Wong Chi-Keung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Phillip Ko Fai | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Lee Hang | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Tam Bo | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Law Keung | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Lai Yan | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chan Siu-Kai | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Chui Kin-Wa | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| San Kuai | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Tino Wong | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| San Sin | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Yuen Cheung-Yan | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Yuen Woo-Ping | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Kong Chuen | Yang's Thug (uncredited) |
| Hung Ling-Ling | Casino Waitress (uncredited) |
| Ting Tung | Horse Carriage Worker (uncredited) |
| Yi Fung | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| Sai Gwa-Pau | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Tsang Choh-Lam | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Chu Yau-Ko | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Wong Yuet-Ting | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Wong Kung-Miu | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Lam Yuen | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Chan Ho-Cheung | Wrestling Spectator (uncredited) |
| Chai Lam | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Kwan Yan | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Tony Lee Wan-Miu | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Cheung Sek-Aau | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Cheung Chok-Chow | Wrestling Spectator / Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| Jack Long Shi-Chia |
Genres
ActionCrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 馬永貞 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | Hong Kong |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shaw Brothers |
| Release date | 11 febbraio 1972 |
| Production | Runme Shaw |
| Writer | Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang |
| Editing | Kwok Ting-Hung |
| Cinematography | Kung Mu-To, Yuen Teng-Bong |
| Assistant directors | John Woo, Godfrey Ho, Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li |
| Lighting | Kuan Ying-Chuen |
| Camera operators | Kung Mu-To, Yuen Teng-Bong |
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| Additional photography | Kung Mu-To, Yuen Teng-Bong |
| Production design | Lai Yu, Kamber Huang Chin-Ba, Ho Chieh-Fu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Art direction | Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng, Lai Yu, Kamber Huang Chin-Ba, Ho Chieh-Fu |
| Set decoration | Lai Yu, Kamber Huang Chin-Ba, Ho Chieh-Fu, Johnson Tsao Chuang-Sheng |
| Music | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua |
| Sound | Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Wang Yong-Hua |
| Costume design | Li Chi |
| Makeup | Li Chi |
| Hairstyling | Li Chi |
| Budget | 520.005 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Hong Kong / Feb 11, 1972
France / Nov 08, 1973 / 16
Italy / Jan 01, 1974
Denmark / Jan 11, 1974
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Netherlands / Oct 03, 1974 / 18
Physical media
France / Jul 01, 2004
Finland / May 24, 2006 / DVD
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