The Mystery of Chess Boxing
1979•1h 31m•6.2•Released
ActionDrama
A young orphan, Ah Pao wants to learn kung fu in order to avenge his father, who was murdered by the infamous Ghost Face Killer - an overwhelming force of destruction and master of the death-dealing Five Element Fist.
Director
Joseph Kuo
Writer
Ping Han Chiang, Joseph Kuo
Languages
Mandarin
Studio
Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Cast
Li Yi-Min
Ah Pao
Jack Long Shi-Chia
Chi Siu Tien
Mark Lung
Ghost Face Killer
Simon Yuen Siu-Tien
Master Cook
Wang Chi-Sheng
Chao Yun-Lung
Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi
Student
Jeanie Chang
Chi Siu Tien's Granddaughter
Hsiao Hou Tao
Student Bully
Wong Wing-Sang
Mau Ging-Shun
Ghost Face Killer victim
Hsiao Wang
Waiter
Au Lap-Bo
Wong Suet-Kwan
Wang Hsueh-Kun
Master Cheng Tzu Fang
Production
Company
Hong Hwa International Films (H.K.) Ltd.
Producer
Joseph Kuo
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