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The Ring of Death
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The Ring of Death

1980-01-01 · 92 min · ★ 8.0

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This story tells a story of an underdog mistreated by his family, given kung fu instruction from an unlikely source, and redeemed when he comes back to take on foreign champions in a tournament staged before an imperial audience.

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Directors
Ng See-yuen
Production companies
Seasonal Film Corporation, Hanjin Enterprises Company
Countries
South Korea, Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cliff LokCliff LokAh Niu
Hwang Jang-LeeHwang Jang-LeeRussian Fighter
Dean Shek TinDean Shek TinChu
Shih KienShih KienDragon Style Master
Linda Lin YingLinda Lin YingMo Chiu Style Master
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangKung Fu Monk
Kwon Yeong-moonKwon Yeong-moonGeneral's Third Son
Hsu HsiaHsu Hsia
Johnny Cheung WaJohnny Cheung Wa
Lam KauLam Kau

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