Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: November 28, 1975
Runtime: 103 minutes
Genres: Action, Comedy
Original Language: ZH
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (10 votes)
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The Spiritual Boxer
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.
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Cast
Wong Yu
Hsiao Chien
Lin Chen-Chi
Jin Lian
Chiang Yang
Master Chi Keung
Shih Chung-Tien
Liu Deruei
Fung Hak-On
Liu Deruei's Main Thug
Lee Hoi-Sang
Shum
Ng Hong-Sang
Jiu
Ai Fei
Ah Jin
Chan Shen
Master Lin
Teresa Ha Ping
Lin's Wife
Wong Ching-Ho
Mr. Chen
Keung Hon
Liu Yung
Lee Sau-Kei
Innkeeper
Shum Lo
Bun / Noodle Stall Boss
Tin Ching
Eunuch Li Lien Ying
Chen Kuan-Tai
Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
Ti Lung
Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
Wilson Tong
Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro (uncredited)
Cheung Chok-Chow
Lin's Servant (uncredited)
Cheung Sek-Aau
Lin's Servant (uncredited)
Chan Dik-Hak
Ruei's Thug / Riflesman (uncredited)
Peter Chan Lung
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Jacky Chen Shao-Lung
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Cheung Siu-Lun
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Chik Ngai-Hung
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Chin Chun
Villager Losing Eggs to Ruey's Thug (uncredited)
Danny Chow Yun-Kin
Chen's Clan / Yi Wo Boxer (uncredited)
Fung Ming
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Gam Tin-Chue
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Goo Chim-Hung
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Ho Bo-Sing
Ruei's Thug / Chen's Clan / Lin's Servant (uncredited)
Ho Kei-Cheong
Ruei's Thug in Egg Scene (uncredited)
Huang Ha
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Ku Kuan-Chung
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Kwan Yan
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Lam Ching-Ying
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Lam Siu
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Lam Yuen
Townsfolk (uncredited)
Lau Chun
Debtor (uncredited)
Lau Ga-Yung
Bun / Noodle Stall Assistant (uncredited)
Lau Kar-Leung
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Lau Kar-Wing
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Law Keung
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Mak Chi-Wan
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Man Man
Lin's Servant (uncredited)
Sai Gwa-Pau
Townsfolk (uncredited)
San Kuai
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
San Sin
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Addy Sung Gam-Loi
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Ting Tung
Debtor (uncredited)
To Wing-Leung
Inn Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Tung Choi-Bo
Policeman (uncredited)
Wong Chi-Keung
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
Wong Kung-Miu
Clothes Hawker (uncredited)
Wong Mei
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Wong Shu-Tong
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Woo Ka-Kei
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Simon Yam
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Yen Shi-Kwan
Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Chien's Disciple (uncredited)