{"product_id":"chinese-hercules-a-k-a-ma-tou-da-jue-dou-1973","title":"Chinese Hercules A.K.A. Ma Tou Da Jue Dou • 碼頭大決鬥 (1973)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eMa Tou Da Jue Dou\u003c\/strong\u003e (碼頭大決鬥), is a hard-hitting Hong Kong martial arts thriller directed by \u003cstrong\u003eHua Shan\u003c\/strong\u003e, with action choreography by \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCorey Yuen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film stars \u003cstrong\u003eChan Wai-man\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBolo Yeung (Yang Sze)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFong Yeh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Tao\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Biao\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLee Tien-ying\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set amid the dangerous waterfront docks of Hong Kong, this gritty kung fu favorite blends brutal street fights, criminal intrigue, and old-fashioned heroism while offering an early showcase for several future martial arts legends. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate rare Hong Kong action cinema and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter nearly killing his fiancée's brother during a violent confrontation, a gifted martial artist vows to abandon fighting and begin an honest life as a dock worker. Hoping to leave his troubled past behind, he soon discovers that the waterfront is controlled by ruthless gangsters who exploit workers through intimidation, extortion, and murder. As innocent laborers begin disappearing, he realizes that staying out of the conflict is no longer an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to protect his fellow workers, he reluctantly returns to the martial arts skills he promised never to use again. Facing increasingly dangerous enemies and brutal dockside battles, he wages a relentless fight against a powerful criminal syndicate whose grip on the harbor seems impossible to break. The conflict builds toward a violent showdown where justice can only be won through courage, sacrifice, and superior fighting ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers fast-paced, hard-hitting fight choreography featuring realistic street combat, explosive hand-to-hand encounters, and memorable battles with the imposing Bolo Yeung. The film is especially noteworthy for preserving early action choreography by Jackie Chan and Corey Yuen, while also featuring an appearance by a young Yuen Biao before all three became international martial arts superstars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e for its gritty atmosphere, strong performances, and fascinating place in Hong Kong martial arts history. Chan Wai-man delivers a commanding lead performance opposite the intimidating Bolo Yeung, while the film's behind-the-scenes talent—including Jackie Chan, Corey Yuen, and Yuen Biao—makes it an essential discovery for fans exploring the early careers of Hong Kong cinema's greatest action legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the explosive growth of independent Hong Kong kung fu cinema in the early 1970s, \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e captures an important moment in martial arts film history. Its combination of gritty storytelling and early work from future members of the famed Seven Little Fortunes makes it a rewarding title for collectors seeking influential but often overlooked classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Hercules\u003c\/strong\u003e – English home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMa Tou Da Jue Dou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMa Tau Daai Kyut Dau\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e碼頭大決鬥\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e码头大决斗\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hua Shan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Choreography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Chan, Corey Yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chan Wai-man, Bolo Yeung (Yang Sze), Fong Yeh, Chiang Tao, Yuen Biao, Lee Tien-ying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eCheck Out More Rare Kung Fu Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/jackie-chan-movies\"\u003eJackie Chan Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7950018379827,"sku":"0000173","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/ChineseHerculesBox__1_-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778176465","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/chinese-hercules-a-k-a-ma-tou-da-jue-dou-1973","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}