Boxer from Shangtung DVD (Shaw Brothers, Remastered)

Title(s) AKA: The Killer From Shantung; The Shantung Boxer; Ma Yung Cheng
Literally Translated Title: Ma Yung Cheng [lead character's name]
Film Director(s): Chang Cheh, Baau Hok Lai (Pao Hsueh-Li)
Film Producer(s): Runme Shaw
Action Director(s): Tong Gaai, Liu Chia Liang, Lau Kar Wing, Chen Chung
Released: 1972 [Hong Kong]

Plot: The tragic tale of Ma Yung Cheng, who becomes the first Chinese to defeat a professional Russian wrestler, only to find fame more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Overview: From the acclaimed Shaw Brothers Studios comes this kung fu classic. On the eve of the Sino-Japanese war, Ma Yung-Cheng (Chen Kuan Tai) arrives in the city of Shanghai looking for work. After suffering scorn and abuse from his new peers, he searches for a way to raise his social position. When victory in a fight with a Russian wrestler gains him some respect, Ma sees an escape route from his misery. He takes on nail-biting challenge after challenge, becoming more and more respected amongst his community. His blaze of glory ends when his friend and mentor Tan Wei is murdered. Now Ma only has one purpose-revenge-and he sets out on a violent, bloody battle to avenge Tan's death.

Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Cheng Lee (Chin Li), David Chiang, Guk Fung (Ku Feng), Tin Ching, Wong Ching, Mario Milano (Milano), Fung Hak On, Wong Chung, Geung Nam, Yen Shi-Kwan, Hsu Hsia, Cheng Hong Yip

Running Time: 124 mins. (approx.) Languages: English
Features: Anamorphic Widescreen (OAR)
Digitally Remastered