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The Spiritual Boxer
CHINA · 1975

The Spiritual Boxer

Kar-leung Lau
kung fu deception and redemption spiritual mysticism con artistry protecting the innocent
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Synopsis

Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.

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