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Release Date:
June 18, 1981
Original Title:
Xin nan quan bei tui
Alternate Titles:
Challenge of the Masters
New South Hand and North Kick Blows
Northern Kicks, Southern Fists
Genres:
Action
Production Companies:
Da Tung International Film Company
Shin Brothers Motion Picture Company
Production Countries:
Taiwan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 90
John Liu stars as Shao Yu Pai, master of the "northern kick" kung-fu, still seeking revenge for the death of his brother. Evidence mounts that Lu Tung Chung (Alexander Lo), master of the "southern fist" kung-fu, is the culprit. What Shao doesn't realize, however, is that the true villain is subtly manipulating both the martial artists behind the scenes, hoping to force them into a confrontation and have the dirty work done for him.
Director:
Chang Hsin-Yi
Writer:
Cheung Gin-Gat
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