CHINA · 1971

King Eagle

Chang Cheh
Hong Kong New Wave martial arts secret societies forbidden romance internal conflict reluctant hero
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Reclusive hero Jin Fei (Ti Lung), known as the King Eagle, inadvertently gets involved in the internal conflicts of the Tien Yi Tong society, after he falls in love their 7th chief, Yuk Lin (Li Ching).

Year1971
CountryChina
DirectorChang Cheh
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