{"product_id":"killer-constable-a-k-a-lightning-kung-fu-1980","title":"Killer Constable A.K.A. Lightning Kung Fu • 風流斷劍小小刀 (1980)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiller Constable\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eLightning Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1980 Hong Kong martial arts thriller produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e and directed by acclaimed filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eKuei Chih Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan Tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLau Wing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWang Chung\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, this gritty wuxia-inspired classic blends ruthless swordplay, political intrigue, and relentless action into one of the director's most powerful martial arts films. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who appreciate authentic Hong Kong martial arts cinema on physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a fortune in imperial gold is stolen from the Empress Dowager, the government's most feared constable is given an impossible assignment—recover the treasure within one month or face execution himself. With time running out, he launches a relentless pursuit across the martial world, leaving a trail of violence in his wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the investigation uncovers hidden conspiracies, ruthless killers, and shifting loyalties, every encounter pushes the relentless lawman closer to the truth. The deeper he ventures into the conspiracy, the more justice gives way to vengeance in a brutal struggle where few survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKiller Constable\u003c\/em\u003e delivers some of the hardest-hitting sword combat produced by Shaw Brothers Studio. Rather than emphasizing graceful wuxia fantasy, director Kuei Chih Hung fills the film with savage duels, bloody ambushes, relentless chases, and fierce one-on-one confrontations. Chen Kuan Tai commands the screen as the uncompromising imperial constable, whose relentless pursuit of justice drives every explosive action sequence. The film's realistic violence and relentless pacing make it one of the darkest martial arts productions of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cem\u003eKiller Constable\u003c\/em\u003e as one of Kuei Chih Hung's finest martial arts films thanks to its uncompromising tone, brutal action, and morally complex storytelling. Chen Kuan Tai delivers one of his strongest performances as a relentless government enforcer whose pursuit of justice slowly blurs into obsession. Its bleak atmosphere, violent swordplay, and mature themes make it an essential Shaw Brothers title for fans seeking the studio's grittier side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1980, \u003cem\u003eKiller Constable\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated Kuei Chih Hung's ability to reinvent traditional martial arts storytelling by replacing idealized heroes with flawed, relentless characters driven by duty and revenge. The film's darker tone, realistic violence, and psychological depth helped distinguish it from many contemporary wuxia productions and secured its reputation as one of the strongest late-era Shaw Brothers martial arts films.\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\u003eKiller Constable\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightning Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e風流斷劍小小刀\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e风流断剑小小刀\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFēng Liú Duàn Jiàn Xiǎo Xiǎo Dāo\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFung Lau Tyun Gim Siu Siu Dou\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuei Chih Hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Szeto On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chen Kuan Tai, Danny Lee, Lau Wing, Ku Feng, Wang Chung, Lily Li\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 (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 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 1980\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\"\u003eContinue Your Kuei Chih Hung Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/kuei-chih-hung-movies\"\u003eKuei Chih Hung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/shaw-brothers-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/wuxia-movies\"\u003eWuxia 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\n","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7810786689075,"sku":"000033","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/KillerConstableBox-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778180527","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/killer-constable-a-k-a-lightning-kung-fu-1980","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}