{"product_id":"the-shadow-boxing-a-k-a-mao-shan-jiang-shi-quan-1979","title":"The Shadow Boxing A.K.A. Spiritual Boxer II • Mao Shan Jiang Shi Quan • 茅山殭屍拳 (1979)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e (1979), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Boxer II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Spiritual Boxer Part II\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Shadow Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMao Shan Jiang Shi Quan\u003c\/strong\u003e (茅山殭屍拳 \/ 茅山僵尸拳), is a Hong Kong martial arts horror-comedy directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eWong Yue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu Chia-hui\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-wing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLee Hoi-sang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWilson Tong\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHuang Hsing-hsiu\u003c\/strong\u003e, this entertaining classic combines authentic Hung Gar kung fu, Taoist folklore, hopping vampires, and Lau Kar-leung's trademark action choreography. 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\u003eFan Chun-yuen makes a living by staging fake ghost exorcisms, using clever tricks to fool superstitious villagers. His carefree life changes when he becomes entangled with two Taoist corpse herders transporting jiangshi, the legendary hopping vampires of Chinese folklore. What begins as another opportunity for easy money quickly turns into a dangerous encounter with genuine supernatural forces that no amount of deception can control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs murder, corruption, and dark Taoist magic threaten innocent lives, Fan Chun-yuen is forced to rely on real martial arts instead of sleight of hand. Joined by skilled kung fu fighters, he faces undead enemies, ruthless criminals, and terrifying supernatural creatures in a fast-paced adventure filled with comedy, traditional martial arts, and spectacular action that culminates in an unforgettable finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases Lau Kar-leung's authentic Hung Gar choreography alongside imaginative supernatural action. Rather than relying solely on fantasy elements, the film balances traditional kung fu, acrobatics, comedy, and Taoist folklore, creating a unique blend that helped shape the popular jiangshi genre of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e for its inventive combination of martial arts, supernatural comedy, and classic Shaw Brothers production values. Gordon Liu, Lau Kar-wing, and Wong Yue deliver memorable performances, while Lau Kar-leung's direction gives the film a distinctive style that continues to appeal to fans of vintage Hong Kong cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e served as the thematic sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Spiritual Boxer\u003c\/em\u003e and became one of the earliest Hong Kong films to feature jiangshi (hopping vampires), helping pave the way for the supernatural martial arts boom that followed in the 1980s. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\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\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Boxer II\u003c\/strong\u003e – English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spiritual Boxer Part II\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaolin Shadow Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMao Shan Jiang Shi Quan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMou Saan Geung Si Kyun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e茅山殭屍拳\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e茅山僵尸拳\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 Lau Kar-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ni Kuang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run Shaw\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 Wong Yue, Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Lau Kar-wing, Lee Hoi-sang, Wilson Tong, Huang Hsing-hsiu\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 Cantonese, Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Minutes\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 1979\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\"\u003eClassic Shaw Brothers Supernatural Adventures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a Shaw Brothers collection or looking for something beyond traditional kung fu, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Shadow Boxing\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with supernatural martial arts favorites featuring Taoist magic, jiangshi folklore, memorable comedy, and Lau Kar-leung's signature action choreography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/lau-kar-leung-movies\"\u003eLau Kar-leung Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-cn\/collections\/gordon-liu-movies\"\u003eGordon Liu 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\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic 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":7956448870451,"sku":"0000175","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/SpiritualBoxerBox-removebg-preview_1.png?v=1778176289","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-cn\/products\/the-shadow-boxing-a-k-a-mao-shan-jiang-shi-quan-1979","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}