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The Imprudent Iron Phoenix
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The Imprudent Iron Phoenix

1973-10-09 · 74 min · ★ 7.0

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Chia Ling plays the title character, who wields her way through a standard martial arts premise, but demonstrates tremendous grace and agility as she chops, kicks, and flies through the air.

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Directors
Lin Fu-Ti
Production companies
H.K. Fong Ming Motion Picture Co. Ltd.
Countries
Taiwan, Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chia LingChia Ling
Tung LiTung Li
Shan MaoShan Mao
Miao Tian
Melvin Chang Yun-WenMelvin Chang Yun-Wen
Liu Ming
A Sai
Wang FeiWang Fei
Lung FongLung Fong

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