{"product_id":"king-boxer-a-k-a-five-fingers-of-death-1972","title":"King Boxer A.K.A. Five Fingers of Death • Tian Xia Di Yi Quan (天下第一拳) (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e, released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eFive Fingers of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eTian Xia Di Yi Quan (天下第一拳)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a groundbreaking 1972 Shaw Brothers martial arts classic directed by \u003cstrong\u003eJeong Chang Hwa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiu Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTin Fung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBolo Yeung (Yang Sze)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFong Min\u003c\/strong\u003e, this influential kung fu film helped introduce Hong Kong martial arts cinema to Western audiences and remains one of the most important productions in Shaw Brothers history. 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 OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter earning the respect of his kung fu school through years of disciplined training, Chih-Hao becomes the target of a ruthless rival clan determined to dominate the martial arts world. As tensions escalate, he is drawn into brutal tournaments, deadly ambushes, and relentless challenges designed to crush both his spirit and the reputation of his school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacing overwhelming odds, Chih-Hao must rely on unwavering determination and the legendary Iron Palm technique to defeat increasingly dangerous opponents. Every battle pushes his skills to the limit as he fights to defend his master's honor and preserve the traditions of his martial arts family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/em\u003e features powerful, hard-hitting choreography that helped define the modern kung fu film. Jeong Chang Hwa emphasizes realistic combat, dramatic tournament battles, and the devastating Iron Palm technique, while Lo Lieh delivers one of the most iconic performances of the era. The film's fast-paced action and memorable fight sequences established a formula that influenced countless martial arts movies throughout the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors regard \u003cem\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the most historically significant martial arts films ever produced. Released internationally as \u003cem\u003eFive Fingers of Death\u003c\/em\u003e, it became the first major Hong Kong kung fu film to achieve widespread commercial success in North America, helping ignite the worldwide kung fu boom. Its influence can still be seen in martial arts cinema decades later, making it an essential title for every serious Shaw Brothers collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, \u003cem\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/em\u003e transformed the international perception of Hong Kong martial arts films. Its remarkable overseas success opened the door for countless Shaw Brothers releases and helped pave the way for the global popularity of stars such as Bruce Lee, Lo Lieh, and the next generation of Hong Kong action cinema. Today, it remains one of the defining classics of the genre.\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\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Fingers of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e – International release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTian Xia Di Yi Quan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Mandarin pinyin title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e天下第一拳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e天下第一拳\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 Jeong Chang Hwa\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 Ni Kuang\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 Lo Lieh, Wong Ping, Chiu Hung, Tin Fung, Bolo Yeung (Yang Sze), Fong Min\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\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 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 1972\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\"\u003eShop Shaw Brothers Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\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\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers 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":7799349674035,"sku":"000034","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/FiveFingersofDeathBox-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778172012","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/king-boxer-a-k-a-five-fingers-of-death-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}