Secret Rivals A.K.A. Huo, le roi du kung fu • Nan Quan Bei Tui • 南拳北腿 (1976)

Secret Rivals (1976), also released as Huo, le roi du kung fu, Nan Quan Bei Tui, and 南拳北腿, is a Hong Kong martial arts classic directed by Ng See Yuen. Starring Don Wong Tao, John Liu, Hwang Jang Lee, Chung Liang, James Nam, and Gung Fan, this independent kung fu favorite combines intense training sequences, rival schools, and explosive hand-to-hand combat. Widely regarded as one of the defining independent martial arts films of the 1970s, Secret Rivals helped launch the careers of several legendary kung fu stars. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who appreciate accurate film information and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY SNAPSHOT

When a respected kung fu master becomes the target of a ruthless Eagle Claw expert, he recruits two gifted martial artists whose personalities clash as fiercely as their fighting styles. Forced to overcome their differences, they endure demanding training and dangerous encounters before facing a deadly opponent whose unmatched skills have left a trail of defeated masters.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Secret Rivals remains a favorite among collectors for pairing the lightning-fast kicks of John Liu with the powerful techniques of Don Wong Tao against one of martial arts cinema's greatest villains, Hwang Jang Lee. Director Ng See Yuen delivers classic old-school kung fu with memorable training sequences, traditional martial arts philosophy, and spectacular final battles that helped define the independent Hong Kong action boom of the late 1970s.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Secret Rivals – International English title
  • Huo, le roi du kung fu – French release title
  • Nan Quan Bei Tui – Mandarin (Pinyin) romanization
  • Naam Kyun Bak Teui – Cantonese romanization
  • 南拳北腿 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 南拳北腿 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Ng See Yuen
• Producer: Ng See Yuen
• Screenplay: Ng See Yuen
• Action Director: Hsu Hsia
• Music: Chow Fu-liang
• Studio: Seasonal Film Corporation
• Starring: Don Wong Tao, John Liu, Hwang Jang Lee, Chung Liang, James Nam, Gung Fan
• Genre: Hong Kong Cinema, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Action
• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: Region 0 (All Regions)
• Running Time: 90 Minutes
• Release Year: 1976

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