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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. 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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. 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