{"product_id":"boxer-from-shantung-1972","title":"Boxer from Shantung A.K.A. Ma Yong Zhen • 馬永貞 (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxer from Shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eMa Yong Zhen\u003c\/strong\u003e (馬永貞), is a landmark Hong Kong martial arts masterpiece directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePao Hsueh-li\u003c\/strong\u003e, and produced by \u003cstrong\u003eRunme Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film stars \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan-tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCheng Lei (Chin Li)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Chiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTin Ching\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWong Ching\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the legendary folk hero Ma Yongzhen, this gritty crime epic blends brutal martial arts action, unforgettable drama, and Chang Cheh's trademark themes of honor, loyalty, and brotherhood into one of the defining achievements of Hong Kong cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking authentic Shaw Brothers classics 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\u003ePoor but determined, Ma Yong Zhen leaves his home in Shantung and travels to Shanghai believing that courage, determination, and hard work will earn him a better future. Instead, he discovers a ruthless city controlled by powerful gang leaders, corrupt businessmen, and violent criminals who dominate every corner of the underworld. Refusing to bow to intimidation, Ma quickly earns a reputation as an extraordinary fighter whose strength and fearlessness command both respect and dangerous enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his influence grows, Ma rises from poverty to become one of Shanghai's most feared and admired figures. Yet success brings jealousy, betrayal, and deadly rivalries that threaten everything he has built. Forced into a brutal struggle for survival, he ultimately learns that loyalty and honor carry a heavy price, leading to one of the most powerful and unforgettable finales in Shaw Brothers history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxer from Shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e features some of the most intense fight choreography of the early 1970s, combining realistic hand-to-hand combat with Chang Cheh's trademark cinematic style. Chen Kuan-tai delivers a career-defining performance filled with explosive martial arts, brutal street fights, and emotionally charged confrontations, while David Chiang, Ku Feng, and the outstanding supporting cast elevate every major action sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors widely regard \u003cstrong\u003eBoxer from Shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e as one of Shaw Brothers Studio's greatest productions and the film that established Chen Kuan-tai as one of Hong Kong cinema's premier martial arts stars. Its uncompromising violence, emotionally powerful storytelling, and unforgettable exploration of ambition, brotherhood, sacrifice, and betrayal have influenced generations of filmmakers. For many fans, it stands alongside \u003cem\u003eThe One-Armed Swordsman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFive Deadly Venoms\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Heroic Ones\u003c\/em\u003e among the essential Shaw Brothers classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the height of Shaw Brothers Studio's golden era, \u003cstrong\u003eBoxer from Shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e helped redefine the modern kung fu film by combining martial arts with crime drama and tragic heroism. Its influence can be seen in later Hong Kong gangster films and martial arts classics, while Chen Kuan-tai's unforgettable portrayal of Ma Yong Zhen remains one of the defining performances of the genre.\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\u003eBoxer from Shantung\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMa Yong Zhen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMa Wing Jan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e馬永貞\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e马永贞\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-li\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runme Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Ni Kuang\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 Chen Kuan-tai, Cheng Lei (Chin Li), David Chiang, Ku Feng, Tin Ching, Wong Ching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankie Chan\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 English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\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 1972\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\"\u003eShop Chang Cheh Films Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/chang-cheh-movies\"\u003eChang Cheh Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/kung-fu-movies\"\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/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":7949963591731,"sku":"0000172","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/BoxerFromShantungBox-removebg-preview_2_8bd0099d-c999-4d00-b7c7-94ef20c7f81a.png?v=1778176576","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/boxer-from-shantung-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}