Leg Fighters

Dragon On Fire, also known as Muscle Of The Dragon, 雜家高手, Dragon On Fire or The Dragon, The Hero is a Hong Kong martial art movie directed by Godfrey Ho and starring Philip Ko,Dragon Lee, Tino Wong Cheung and Liu Chung-Liang. The movie is considered as one of the best martial arts movie that Godfrey Ho directed outside of the martial arts movie fanbase. The movie is also known as Dragon on Fire. (Synopsis): John Liu (Secret Rivals, Mars Villa) is in full effect as a super-kicking government agent out to stop a ruthless gang of smugglers. Liu is the master of the "Strike Rock Fist" style and until he meets Tino Wong he was the only master left. Soon he and Wong along with Dragon Lee must combine skills if they are to beat Philip Kao Fei and his unstoppable "Intermingle Style". All Kao Fie has to do is see a style once before he is a master of it. Even together can Liu, Wong and Lee beat the unbeatable? Starring: Chiang Kam, Chan Lau Alexander Grand, Philip Ko Fei, Dragon Lee, John Liu Chung Liang Mars, David Wu Tai Wai, Tino Wong Cheung Director: Godfrey Ho Chi Keung, Action Director: Ringo Wong Chi Ming, Region Code: All, Format: NTSC, Running Time: Uncut, Audio: English, Aspect Ratio: 4:3, Distributed by: An Asso Asia, Film Release date: 1979    

Invincible Armour, also known as 鹰爪铁布衫, Invincible Armor, Ying zhao tie bu shan and L' Aigle de Shaolin is a 1977 kung fu film starring Hwang Jang Lee, John Liu and Phillip Ko.(Synopsis): Set in the days of the Ming Dynasty, Invincible Armour sees Hwang Jang Lee (Hitman In The Hand Of Buddha) play a ruthless court official who, for his own advancement, frames John Liu for murder. Liu is intent on exposing the real killer and clearing his own name. Being a master of Ying Jow Pai (Eagle Claw) and the coveted Iron Armour technique, Hwang regards himself as an unbeatable foe. Finally, Tino Wong and John Liu battle Hwang in one of the most imaginatively ruthless end fights in martial arts movie history. Everything about Invincible Armour is first class, from great production values and cinematography to the enthralling spaghetti western soundtrack. The formidable Ng See Yuen holds the helm while stuntmen and fight choreographers of the caliber of Yuen Wai, Yuen Biao, and Yuen Shun Yi shape the splendid action. Starring: John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, Tino Wong Cheung, Phillip Ko Fei, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Biao, Yuen Shun-Yi, Yuen Cheung Yan, Lee Hoi Sang.Director: Ng See Yuen, Producer: Chu Yuan, Action Director: Yuen Biao, Corey Yuen Kwa, Letterboxed ~2.35:1Trailer, Languages: English, Subtitles: None, Running Time: 103 minutes, Film Company: Lai Wah Film Company  

Death Duel of Kung Fu, also known as 形刁手螳螂腿, He xing dao shou tang lang tui, Showdown Of The Master Warriors and Sur les traces de Shaolin is 1979 martial art movie, directed by William Cheung Ki and starring John Liu, Don Wong Tao and Eagle Han-ying. It is also known as Showdown of the Master Warriors and Return of the Secret Rivals as an alternate title. With in say, the movie has no relationship with the Secret Rivals trilogy but most of the filming locations took places in South Korea although the story is set in China, which makes the result that it makes a similar storyline as Secret Rivals. It is also Eagle Han-ying`s first Hong Kong movie debut. (Synopsis): Wong Tai and John Liu play a pair of Ming patriots who are tring to stop the Ching Army from crossing the Formosa Straits and attacking the remnants of the Ming troops residing in Formosa (Taiwan). The emperor orders them brought to justice. After the Ming Dynasty is annihilated by Ching warriors from Manchuria, Ming's General Cheng escaped to Taiwan. Worried that Cheng may launch a counterattack, Ching's Prince Ta sends his finest warriors to Taiwan in hopes of killing Cheng and his plan. But they have to contend with Cheng's elite kung fu guards first! THE DEATH DUEL OF KUNG FU is a dazzling display of fast, furious kung fu combat! Starring: John Liu (Chung Liang), Don Wong Tao, Phillip Ko Fei, Eagle Han Ying, Charlie Chan (Yiu Lam), Peter Chan Lung, Chung Faat, Ging Chue, Wu Jiaxiang, Fanny Wang Director: William Cheung Kei, Action Director: Chin Yuet Sang, Meng      Hoi, Languages: English, Subtitles: None, Running Time: 86              minutes. Distributed by: Kee Woo Films, Release date: 1979  

Dance of the Drunk Mantis, also known as Dance Of The Drunken Mantis,  Laam bak chui kuen,  Nan bei zui quan, 南北醉拳, is a 1979 Hong Kong kung fu comedy film directed by Yuen Siu-tien's real life son Yuen Woo-ping, starring Yuen Siu-tien, Hwang Jang Lee, Linda Lin, Yuen Shun-yee, Charlie Shek and Yuen Kwai. This was Yuen Siu-tien's final film appearance before his death on 8 January 1979 from a heart attack. (Synopsis): After many years of wandering, Sam Seed returns home to find that his wife has adopted a son (Foggy). Sam dislikes the lad and tortures him mentally and physically. Devastated, the boy runs away and takes a job in an inn, where he meets Rubber Legs and his student. He overhears that they are looking for Sam Seed and want to kill him, making Rubber Legs northern Drunk Mantis Boxing supreme. Foggy returns home to warn Sam Seed, who is then injured by Rubber Legs. Sam sends Foggy to a sickness Teacher for herbs to cure him, and the doctor teaches him a dreaded style called Sickness Boxing. Now, armed with this sick form of fighting, Foggy is ready for Drunk Mantis Starring: Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Hwang Jang Lee, Linda Lin Ying (Lynda Lin), Yuen Shun-Yi (Yuen Shin I), Corey Yuen Kwai (Yun Kwei), Charlie Shek, Chin Yuet Sang (Chien Yueh Sheng), Yen Shi-Kwan, Brandy Yuen (Jan Yeung), Dean Shek Tin. Director: Yuen Woo Ping, Assistant Director: Siao Lung, Producer: Ng See Yuen, Action Director: Yuen Shun Yee, Yuen Woo Ping, Corey Yuen Kwai, Brandy Yuen Jan Yeung, Chin Yuet Sang, Features: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Mono, Languages: English, Subtitles: None, Running Time: 95 minutes. Distributed by: Seasonal Film Corporation, Release date: 27 June 1979  

The Hot, the Cool, & the Vicious, also known as Naam Kuen Bak Tui Chim Ming Wong, Nan Quan Bei Tui Zhan Yan Wang, Lee Tung Chung, le maître de Blackstoneis a 1976 kung fu film starring Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Wong Tao, and Tommy Lee. (Synopsis): To determine which one of them possesses the best leg fighting technique, three kung fu experts embark on a series of competitions to see who’s the ultimate kung fu master. Starring: Dorian Tan (Tao Liang) ,Don Wong Tao ,Phillip Ko Fei ,Lung Fong ,Suen Ga Lam ,George Wang Jue ,Lau Yin Ko ,Gam Ming ,Ga Hoi ,Sit Hon ,Chui Chung Hei ,Man Chung San ,Lee Keung ,Yeung Gam Yuk ,Che Yuen ,Mau Ging Shun ,Cheng Chiu ,Tan Tao KungDirector: Lee Tso Nam, Producer: Huang Feng, George Wang Jue, Action Director :Tommy Lee Gam Ming, Language(s): English, Mandarin, Running time: 83 minutes.

Secret Rivals 2, also known as  Nan quan bei tui dou jin hu, Revenge Of The Gold Fox, Silver Fox Rivals 2, Kung fu lama contre boxer chinois, The Secret Rivals Part II, Silver Fox Rivals II is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts-action film starring Hwang Jang Lee, John Liu and Tino Wong.(Synopsis): This direct sequel continues almost exactly where the original ended; the death of the dreaded Silver Fox. Mourning over his brother�s demise is Bloody Fox who vows that he will take revenge against Northern Leg and Southern Fist.Starring: Tino Wong Cheung, John Liu (Chung Liang), Hwang Jang Lee, Blacky Ko Sau-Leung, Charlie Chan (Yiu Lam), Corey Yuen Kwai, Hsu Hsia, Chui Chung Hei, Phillip Ko FeiDirector: Ng See Yuen, Action Director: Yuen Woo Ping, Yuen Biao, Language: English, Subtitles: English, Chinese

Secret Rivals 3: Northern Kicks, Southern Fists, also known as Northern Kicks, Southern Fists. (Synopsis): Legendary Northern Kick Hsio Yi Fei (John Liu) has been framed for the murder of Southern Fists's (Alexander Lo) younger brother. Together the secret rivals must uncover the mastermind behind the set up. More brilliant fight choreography from the master of disaster, Robert Tai, who also plays the villain of the film. Another great chapter in the SECRET RIVALS saga! Starring: John Liu Chung Liang, Alexander Lo Rei, Robert Tai Chi Hsien, Chu Ko,Chin, Lung, Wong Chi Sang, Ricky Cheng Tien Chi Director: Cheung San Yee, Action Director: Robert Tai Chi Hsien, Video: 4:3 / 1.85:1 / Widescreen / Letterboxed Version, Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Language: English Language, Subtitles: None, Region: All

Instant Kung Fu Man, also known as 霎眼功夫 and Sha yan gong fu.  (Synopsis): A mischievous Shaolin disciple, Hsia Hu, uses trickery to graduate from the rigorous monastery without completing his martial training. His mentors, well aware, send the monk Hui Kang to keep an eye on him. Once outside, Hsia Hu soon discovers that people, mistaking him as his twin brother Hsiao Fu, a hardened criminal and Kung-Fu expert, treat him with both fear and respect. He, being too lazy to learn Kung-Fu, begins to relish his Instant Kung Fu Man image and impersonates his brother at every chance. Amusing events take a sinister turn, however, when Yi Lan, Hsia Hu's former accomplice and now sworn enemy, returns to settle a score with Hsia Hu. A duel between Hsia Hu and yi Lan becomes inevitable, at which point, Hsia Hu must decide whether he can afford his new identity or not. His decision leads to an entertaining and unexpectable outcomeStarring: John Liu, Hwang Jang Lee, Yeh Fei YangDirector: Richard Tung Chin Hu, Action Director: Yuen Cheung Yan, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Woo Ping, Full Screen Mono, Languages: English,  Running Time: 92 minutes.

Buddha Assassinator, also known as Fo Zhang huang di, Fo zhang huang ye or 佛掌皇爺 is a 1979 martial arts film directed by Chin Woo Tung, starring Korean kicker Hwang Jang Lee. (Synopsis): During the struggle to reinstate the Ming emperor in a land ruled by the foreign Ching Manchus; two forms of boxing were being used to settle the most serious confrontations.The Mings used a style called [Buddhist Fist] while the Chings popularised the [Lo Hon Boxing] techniques.Lord Tsoi Wo had already used his Lo Hon expertise to destory a great number of Ming Patriots. Starring: Hwang Jang Lee, Meng Hoi, Lung Fei, Chin Yuet Sang, Yu Chung Chiu, Corey Yuen Kwai, Hau Pak Wai,  Fang Fang Director: Richard Tung Chin Hu, Action Director: Corey Yuen Kwai, Chin Yuet Sang, Running Time: 90 minutes, Language: English  

Shaolin Ex Monk, also known as 四兩搏千斤, Si liang bo qian jin, A Notorious Ex-Monk, Renegade Monk (Synopsis): The shaolin Monastery--well known for both its courageous monks and the fierce superiority of its martial artists--has somehow spawned a renegade monk whose taste for criminal pursuits of every kind has sparked a martial arts manhunt north of the Yangtze River, eventually involving the terrifying expertise of the "Seven Immovable Limbs" kung fu master, Ling Chu-Fei. When a young orphan nicknamed "Small Mid-Fish" becomes the talented disciple of Master Ling, the renegade monk begins to plot their demise in a number of ingenious ways, but to no avail. The deadly trio meet at last in a gut-wrenching duel that'll kick up enough dust and blood to cover just about anyone's living room floor.Starring: John Liu (Chung Liang), Blacky Ko Sau-Leung (Shou Liang), Wong Hang Sau (Hwang Hsing Shaw, Cecilia Wong, Celia Wong), Alan Chui, Jack Lung, Shih Ting Ken, Chang Chi Ping, Lau Ming, Ching Kuo Chung, Ngok Yeung, Tse Chung Mau, Hoh Gong, Chen Chin Hai, Cheung Chung Kwai, Mau Ging Shun, Lam Gwong WingDirector: Cheung San Yee, Action Director: Blacky Ko Sau Leung, Alan Chui Chung San, Full Screen, Mono, Trailers, Languages: English,  Subtitles: None, Running Time: 86 minutes.

Two Great Cavaliers, also known as Les 2 Cavaliers de Shaolin, Ci xiong shuang sha and Wang Yu - Härter als Granit, Deadly Duo. (Synopsis) After his fiancee is murdered by Manchurian marauders, a young warrior, Superkicker John Liu (Struggle Through Death, Secret Rivals) sets out to do the same to those who were responsible for her death. Meanwhile, the Deadly China Doll herself, Angela Mao Ying (Dance Of Death, Moonlight Sword and Jade Lion"), is in possession of a list of rebels and the same Manchu killers want it and will stop at nothing to get it. It is not long before Angela Mao Ying and John Liu are fighting side by side in this rarely seen old school classic. Also starring the ultimate bad-ass of old school: Chen Sing.Starring: Angela Mao Ying, John Liu (Chung Liang), Leung Kar Yan, Chan Sing (Chen Sing), Man Kong Lung, Shut Chung Tin, Chin Lung, Shih Ting Ken, Ching Kuo Chung, Chan San Yat, Chen Chiu, So Kwok Leung, Chu Siu Wa, Sham Chin BoLetterboxed Languages: English, Subtitles: None, Running Time: 94 Minutes, Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan 

Secret Rivals, also known as Nan quan bei tui,  Silver Fox Rivals, Enter The Silver Fox and Huo, le roi du kung fu (Synopsis): Excellent traditional kung-fu film starring three of the legends of the Jade screen in one of the legendary films. Northern Leg (John Liu) travels across China to find the man responsible for the death of his parents. The culprit is none other than the Silver Fox (Hwang Jang Lee), a feared martial arts expert who also has a sideline in bullion robbery. The said bullion is of particular interest to another avenger, a government law enforcer known as Southern Fist (Wong Tao). However, the two heroes do not exactly hit it off and become rivals over the love of a local woman. They do discover, though, that although they are both highly skilled fighters, alone they are no match for Silver Fox. Begrudgingly, but knowing that it is the only way to gain success against this awesome foe, the two combine their skills. With footwork and fists united, they now face their bitter enemy! Starring: Don Wong Tao, John Liu Chung Liang, Hwang Jang Lee, James Nam Gung Fan, Lui Sau Ching, Yuen Biao, Tong Kam Tong, Tommy Lee Gam Ming, To Wai Wo,  Lee Ye Min Director: Ng See Yuen, Produced by: Ng See-Yuen, Kwak Jeong-Hwan, Action Director: Chan Chuen, Tommy Lee Gam Ming, Richard Cheung Kuen, Video: Color / 16:9 Enhanced / 2.35:1 / Widescreen Version, Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0, Mono,  Language: English Language, Subtitles: None, Release date: 30 June 1976,  Region: 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC Format,  Running time: 85 minutes..

Duel Of The 7 Tigers, also known as 六合千手, Liu he qian shou, Le Combat des 7 tigres, and Duel Of The Seven Tigers. (Synopsis): A renegade karate fighter from Japan arrives in China and challenges all styles of Kung Fu, no one is his match, and he quickly defeats all of chinas to masters. The honor of China rests with one man who has learned the best of all styles of martial arts and crafted a unique style of Kung Fu. Will it be good enough to defeat the ruthless Japanese Bushido opponent! Without a doubt this is one of the best Kung Fu films ever made-featuring nine real life masters. This film was produced by the Hong Kong Kung Fu council. Starring: Casanova Wong, Chu Chi Ling, Lam Man Wai, Sharon Yeung (Pan Pan), Charlie Chan (Yiu Lam), Pomson Shi, Phillip Ko Fei, Han Ying Chieh, Chan Siu Pang, Chiang Kam, Chan Lau, San Kuai, Chan Sau Chung, Yue Tau Wan, Hon Yee Sang, Cheung Chok Chow, Tony Leung Director: Richard Yeung Kuen, Action Director: Chan Siu Pang, Region Code: All, Format: NTSC, Running Time: 86 minutes, Languages: English dubbed, Subtitles: None, Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1   

Hero Of The Time, also known as 一代英豪 and Yi dai ying hao. When a vicious gang starts to pressurise a small town, a government official (Tan Tao Liang), is despatched to resolve the problem. The plot remains on well trodden turf with Manchus seeking to obtain a secret document and Ming patriots rallying round against them. (Synopsis): Kung fu cinema's number one bad boy, Lung Fei, portrays the master of Golden Kung Fu and he uses his skill to take control of a small town. An old beggar and a flashy leg fighter team up to take him on. The evil warlord then employs the services of a top master fighter but unknown to him, he is the brother of the leg fighter. Now the three martial mates team up to take on the Golden Kung Fu menace.Starring: Chung Wa, Dorian Tan Tao-Liang, Chan Sing (Chen Sing), Lung Fei, Woo Gam, Sit Hon, Shih Ting-Ken, Sally Chen Sha-Li, Cheung Wan-Man, Chen I-Ho, Cheung Bo-Sin, Mau Ging-Shun, Ma Cheung, Peter Chang, Gam Man-Hei, Cheung Ga-Tai, Lee Gam-Gong, Lee Kwan-Chung, A Yan, Tiu Yan-ChingDirector: Hsieh Kuang Na, Cinematographer: Hsu Te L, Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo - Dual Mono), Subtitles: Chinese, Running Time: 95 minutes. 

Kill The Shogun, (1975) (Synopsis): In 1592, the Japanese Shogun Hideyoshi failed in his attempt to invade Korea (and later, China through Korea) This Hong Kong kung-fu thriller, is loosely based on that historical incident. Since the real Hideyoshi is not an issue and kung-fu is the star of the movie anyway, historical narration does not overpower the action. Basically, the movie shows the Koreans fighting the Japanese against all odds, but as everyone knows, the one Korean officer with the fast kicking feet, is going to whomp the heck out of anything that moves and single-handedly send Hideyoshi packing.  Overview: When the Japanese gain control of the government in Seoul in the early 1900's, the Korean army is ordered to disarm and disband. Many soldiers kill themselves in shame, but In-yong comes up with a daring plan to prove that the Japanese are not invincible. Starring:  Hwang Jang Lee, Dae-hi Gang, Dae-hie Kang, Su-cheon Bae  Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 – Stereo) Features: Letterboxed MonoImbedded Subtitles, Running Time: 103 Minutes.