{"product_id":"iron-bodyguard-1973","title":"Iron Bodyguard A.K.A. Big Blade Wang Wu • 大刀王五 (1973)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron Bodyguard\u003c\/strong\u003e (1973), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eBig Blade Wang Wu\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Iron Bodyguard\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003eDa Dao Wang Wu\u003c\/strong\u003e (大刀王五). Directed by legendary filmmakers \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePao Hsueh-Li\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, with action direction by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-Leung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTong Gai\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan-Tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYueh Hua\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBetty Pei Ti\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Tao\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the legendary folk hero Wang Wu, this historical martial arts epic blends patriotism, sacrifice, and powerful swordplay into one of Chang Cheh's most underrated Shaw Brothers productions. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY SNAPSHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen corruption and political oppression threaten China's future, legendary swordsman Wang Wu joins forces with reform-minded scholars determined to challenge the Qing government. As loyalties are tested and powerful enemies close in, he risks everything to defend justice, honor, and the ideals of a nation on the brink of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIron Bodyguard\u003c\/em\u003e stands apart from many Shaw Brothers productions by combining historical drama with Chang Cheh's signature themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and sacrifice. Featuring Chen Kuan-Tai in one of his defining early roles and action choreography by Lau Kar-Leung, it remains an essential film for collectors of classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema.\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\u003eIron Bodyguard\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Iron Bodyguard\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig Blade Wang Wu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDa Dao Wang Wu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaai Dou Wong Ng\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大刀王五\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大刀王五\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEl guardaespaldas de acero\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spanish title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eO Guarda-Costas de Ferro\u003c\/strong\u003e – Portuguese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eЖелезный телохранитель\u003c\/strong\u003e – Russian title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eศึก 2 ขุนเหล็ก\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thai title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVasöklű testőr\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hungarian title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Li\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Directors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-Leung, Tong Gai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chen Kuan-Tai, Yueh Hua, Lily Li, Danny Lee, Betty Pei Ti, Ti Lung, Chiang Tao, Fung Hak-On, Hsu Hsia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrepared 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\"\u003eContinue Your Chang Cheh Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare 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":32541097394247,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/IronBodyguardBox-3-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778171062","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/iron-bodyguard-1973","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}