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Hand of Death
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Hand of Death

1976-07-15 · 97 min · ★ 6.6

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A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.

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Directors
John Woo
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 102,049

Top Cast

Dorian Tan Tao-LiangDorian Tan Tao-LiangYung Fei
James Tien ChunJames Tien ChunCommander Shih
Jackie ChanJackie ChanLittle Tan
Kim Yeong-sukAutumn Moon
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boDu Qing
Yeung WaiYeung WaiThe Wanderer
Mu Szu-ChengMu Szu-ChengLittle Tan's Brother
Kim Ki-jooMa Lieh, "Smiling Fox"
Jin Bong-jinJin Bong-jinPatriot
John WooJohn WooZhang Yi
Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoSoldier / Spy / Student (uncredited)
Jo ChoonOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
Jang Jeong-kukJang Jeong-kukOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
Jang In-hanJang In-hanYung Fei's Master
Sin Chan-ilOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
Yuen WahYuen WahOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingLam Hak-MingOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards (uncredited)
Tong Kam-TongTong Kam-TongOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
To Wai-WoOne of Shih's 8 Bodyguards
Chang Pao-ShanAbbot (uncredited)

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