{"product_id":"breakout-from-oppression-a-k-a-deadly-strike-1978","title":"Breakout from Oppression A.K.A. Deadly Strike • Zuì Jiā Bó Shā (最佳搏殺) (1978","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreakout from Oppression\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eDeadly Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu Chia-hui\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eYang Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e also receiving directing credit on some releases. Originally released as \u003cstrong\u003eZuì Jiā Bó Shā (最佳搏殺)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu Chia-hui\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDean Shek Tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Chun Pui\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMaggie Lee Lam-Lam\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFung Hak-on\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring realistic kung fu action, dramatic storytelling, and hard-hitting fight choreography, this overlooked late-1970s martial arts classic is 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\u003eAfter returning home from military service, To Tsao-chan discovers his family has been brutally attacked, leaving his mother and younger sister dead while his older sister fights for survival. Determined to avenge the tragedy, he begins searching for those responsible, only to uncover a deeper conspiracy involving corruption, greed, and betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs powerful criminals tighten their grip on the community, To wages a relentless campaign against ruthless enemies using courage, determination, and exceptional martial arts skills. Every confrontation brings him closer to the truth as he battles through a series of violent encounters leading to a hard-earned fight for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreakout from Oppression\u003c\/em\u003e delivers realistic hand-to-hand combat choreographed by Lau Kar-leung, emphasizing traditional kung fu techniques, powerful striking combinations, and grounded fight sequences over fantasy or wirework. Gordon Liu showcases the speed, precision, and athleticism that would soon make him one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest martial arts stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eBreakout from Oppression\u003c\/em\u003e as an important early Gordon Liu feature released the same year as \u003cem\u003eThe 36th Chamber of Shaolin\u003c\/em\u003e. Its gritty revenge story, authentic kung fu action, and impressive fight choreography make it an excellent companion piece for fans interested in Gordon Liu's career beyond Shaw Brothers productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1978, \u003cem\u003eBreakout from Oppression\u003c\/em\u003e represents the era when realistic kung fu dramas dominated Hong Kong action cinema. The film is also notable as Gordon Liu's directorial debut alongside his adoptive brother Lau Kar-leung, making it an interesting chapter in the careers of two of martial arts cinema's most respected figures.\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\u003eBreakout from Oppression\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeadly Strike\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn of the Tiger\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZuì Jiā Bó Shā\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Mandarin pinyin title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZeoi Gaai Bok Saat\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e最佳搏殺\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e最佳搏杀\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 Lau Kar-leung, Gordon Liu Chia-hui (Yang Fan also credited on some releases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Dean Shek Tin, Paul Chun Pui, Maggie Lee Lam-Lam, Fung Hak-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Si Chu-yam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sze-to On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stanley Chow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ho Hak-wai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Chow\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 96 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 1978\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\"\u003eCollectors Also Enjoy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/gordon-liu-movies\"\u003eGordon Liu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare 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":7799040671795,"sku":"00005","price":294.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/DeadlyStrikeBox_989256f9-95eb-43a2-a9b2-44a7c79bab1f.jpg?v=1778042133","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/breakout-from-oppression-a-k-a-deadly-strike-1978","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}