The Angry Guest A.K.A. Kung Fu Killers • 惡客 (1972)

The Angry Guest (1972), also released as Kung Fu Killers and The Annoyed Guest, was originally released as E Ke (惡客). Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh for Shaw Brothers Studio, the film reunites David Chiang and Ti Lung following Duel of Fists (1971). Co-starring Li Ching, Yasuaki Kurata, Chan Sing, and Bolo Yeung, the film moves the brothers into a dangerous conflict with a Japanese crime syndicate and features hard-hitting contemporary martial arts action.

STORY OVERVIEW

After the events of Duel of Fists, brothers Fan Ko and Wen Lieh find themselves targeted by a ruthless Japanese crime syndicate. Their enemy seeks revenge while using Wen Lieh's fiancée as leverage, forcing the two brothers into a dangerous confrontation that stretches from Hong Kong to Tokyo.

As the gang's plans become more dangerous, Fan Ko and Wen Lieh are drawn into a violent struggle against powerful criminals and skilled martial artists. Their search for justice brings them face-to-face with increasingly dangerous opponents, leading to a series of brutal encounters where the brothers must rely on their fighting ability and loyalty to one another.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

The Angry Guest features action choreography by Tang Chia and Lau Kar-Leung, combining hand-to-hand combat, street fighting, weapons, and hard-hitting martial arts duels. Yasuaki Kurata delivers one of the film's standout performances as Katsu, while Bolo Yeung appears as one of the Japanese gang's formidable fighters. The final confrontations give David Chiang and Ti Lung plenty of opportunity to showcase their screen chemistry.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors appreciate The Angry Guest for bringing David Chiang and Ti Lung back together in a direct follow-up to Duel of Fists. The Japanese locations, contemporary crime story, Yasuaki Kurata's martial arts presence, and early appearance by Bolo Yeung give the film a different flavor from Chang Cheh's better-known historical kung fu productions.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1972, The Angry Guest is notable as one of Chang Cheh's contemporary action films and as a rare Shaw Brothers production to make prominent use of Japanese locations and martial arts talent. It also remains an important early collaboration between David Chiang, Ti Lung, and Yasuaki Kurata.

• Verified AKAs:
  • The Angry Guest – International English title
  • Kung Fu Killers – U.S. release title
  • The Annoyed Guest – Alternate English title
  • E Ke – Mandarin pinyin
  • Ok Haak – Cantonese romanization
  • 惡客 – Original Traditional Chinese title
  • 恶客 – Simplified Chinese title
  • Zehn gelbe Fäuste für die Rache – German release title
  • Il faut battre le chinois pendant qu'il est chaud – French release title
  • Los asesinos del Kung Fu – Argentine release title
  • Heuggaeg – Korean title
  • Hong Kong a Cidade do Crime – Brazilian Portuguese release title
  • Karateklanen slår til – Danish release title
• Director: Chang Cheh
• Producer: Run Run Shaw
• Screenplay: Ni Kuang
• Action Directors: Tang Chia, Lau Kar-Leung
• Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Distributor: Shaw Brothers Studio
• Country: Hong Kong
• Genre: Martial Arts, Action, Crime, Drama
• Martial Arts Focus: Traditional Kung Fu, Street Fighting
• Starring: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Yasuaki Kurata, Chan Sing, Bolo Yeung
• Music: Frankie Chan
• Cinematography: Kung Mu-To
• Editor: Kuo Ting-Hung
• Format: DVD
• Language: Mandarin
• Subtitles: English
• Running Time: 93 Minutes
• Region: All Regions
• Release Year: 1972

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