

Human Lanterns
1982-07-14 · 99 min · ★ 6.1
A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.
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Production details
- Directors
- Sun Chung
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tony Liu Tian-jueMaster Lung Shu Ai
Chen Kuan-TaiTan Fu
Lo LiehChao Chun Fang
Tanny Tien NiLee Chin
Choh Seung-WanYen Chu
Lam Sau-KwanMaster Tan's Sister
Lo MengKwai Sze Yin
Sun ChienSgt. Poon
Ai FeiGuest at Fu's Banquet
Susan Shaw Yam-YamGuest at Fu's Banquet
Wong Ching-HoOld Tsui
Shum LoRestaurant Boss
Teresa Ha PingBrothel Madam
Ching MiaoGuest at Fu's Banquet (uncredited)
Wang Han-ChenMaster Tan's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Ngai Tim-ChoiConstable (uncredited)
Eric Chan Ga-KeiMaster Lung's Page (uncredited)
Yuen Wah(uncredited)
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