Six Directions Of Boxing • 六合八法 • Liu He Ba Fa (1980)

Six Directions Of Boxing (1980), also released as The Six Directions of Boxing and The Six Directions Boxing, is a Hong Kong-Taiwan martial arts film directed by Tyrone Hsu Tin-Yung. Also known by its original title Liu He Ba Fa (六合八法), the film stars David Chiang, Yueh Hua, Paul Chun, Simon Yuen Siu-tien, Nancy Yen, and Jack Long. The story combines police investigation, gunrunning, corrupt officials, and traditional kung fu action.

STORY OVERVIEW

Captain Ai is ordered to capture a dangerous gunrunner and locate a hidden weapons cache. With corrupt officials interfering with his investigation, he turns to his fiancée and her father, a retired kung fu master, for help.

After capturing the outlaw, Captain Ai must keep him under guard while powerful enemies work to free him. As the conspiracy grows, Ai faces corrupt officers, skilled martial artists, and a local kung fu teacher working with the criminals.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Six Directions Of Boxing features traditional kung fu, hand-to-hand combat, and several well-staged fights. David Chiang handles the lead role while Simon Yuen Siu-tien gets several memorable martial arts moments, including a sequence involving a special technique used against Snake Fist.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors remember Six Directions Of Boxing for its unusual combination of police action and old-school kung fu. David Chiang leads a veteran cast that includes Simon Yuen, Yueh Hua, Paul Chun, Corey Yuen, and Jack Long.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1980, Six Directions Of Boxing was made during the transition from the traditional kung fu films of the 1970s toward the more elaborate action style of the 1980s. Filmed in Taiwan, it remains an interesting example of independent martial arts cinema from the period.

• Verified A.K.A.s:
  • Six Directions Of Boxing – International English title
  • The Six Directions of Boxing – Alternate English title
  • The Six Directions Boxing – Alternate English title
  • Liu He Ba Fa – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Luk Hap Baat Faat – Cantonese romanization
  • 六合八法 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 六合八法 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Tyrone Hsu Tin-Yung
• Writer: Hsiang-Ju Sung
• Starring: David Chiang, Yueh Hua, Paul Chun, Simon Yuen Siu-tien, Nancy Yen, Tien-Hsiang Lung, Jack Long, Corey Yuen
• Production Company: Sun Wah Motion Picture Company
• Format: DVD
• Language: English Dubbed
• Running Time: 90 Minutes
• Country: Taiwan, Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1980

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