The Spiritual Boxer
神打
1975 · 1h 43m · Action, Comedy · Hong Kong · Rated 12 (FR)
Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
Directed by
Lau Kar-leungWritten by
Ni Kuang6.1Smart score
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chinese folklorechinese mysticismcon mancontacting spiritsghosthong kongkung fukung fu mastermartial artssupernatural
Rating12 (FR)
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