CHINA · 1973

The Iron Bodyguard

Chang Cheh
Hong Kong New Wave martial arts political reform friendship social change Chinese history
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Wang Wu, a skilled swordsman, befriends Tan Tzu-tung, a scholar who encourages him to join a reform movement in China. Together, they face challenges as they fight for change.

Year1973
CountryChina
DirectorChang Cheh
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