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Death Duel of Mantis

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Original title

Tang Lang dou ji gong

Year

1978

Running time

88 min.

Country

Taiwan

Director

Kuo Ching Chiang

Screenwriter

Li Chi-Shan, Lin Hsiang Mei

Cast

Music

Stanley Chow

Cinematography

Hsi Lok Chen

Producer

Kuo Hua Film Company

Genre

Action. Adventure. Comedy | Martial Arts

Synopsis

One of the best of the old, poorly dubbed kung-fu flicks. In my opinion, it is right up there with the likes of "Shaolin vs. Lama" and "Shaolin Master Killer". Chicken fist is a very different style, which makes it interesting and the fight scenes are superbly choreographed. Don't expect a cinematic masterpiece, but if you are into this kind of movie you probably aren't in the first place. If its fast paced kung-fu action you are looking for I highly recommend you check it out.

Another feature of this movie that stands out from many other of its kind is that there aren't really clear cut lines between good and bad. Not until the very end do you find out who the 'good guys' really are. Its fun to pick a side (Chicken fist master or Mantis master) and route for them. The main character is trained in both styles and uses a fair mix of techniques. I have seen this move dozens of times and could watch it again just about any time.

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