A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
May 1, 1979
Original Title:
錢王、拳王
Alternate Titles:
Challenge of the Shaolin Disciples
Les Massacreurs du temple d'or
The King of Fists and Dollars
The Kings of Fists and Dollars
Genres:
Action
Production Companies:
Cosmopolitan (H.K.) Film Co.
Production Countries:
Taiwan
Ratings / Certifications:
HK: Unrated
Runtime: 97
After there is a mishap at a mine that causing many to die or become injured, Master Chien decides to add insult to injury by not paying out any funds to the survivors of the victims to keep costs down. Many of the townspeople try to get Master Chien to change his mind, but Master Chien does not relent on his decision. The townspeople then ask the Iron Fist King, Chuang Yang, to pay Master Chien a visit and get him to change his mind. After the Iron Fist King shows up at Master Chien’s and defeats his top fighter, Chi Hung, Master Chien decides to comply with the townspeople’s wishes, but little does everybody know that Master Chien has a backup plan that will cause everybody to suffer the consequences and that includes his own self.
Director:
Chen Ming-Hua
Writer:
Chen Ming-Hua
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