{"product_id":"man-of-iron-a-k-a-warrior-of-steel-1972","title":"Man of Iron A.K.A. Warrior of Steel • 大鐵牛 (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMan of Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eWarrior of Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts crime drama produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e and co-directed by legendary filmmakers \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePao Hsueh Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan-Tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChing Li\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Chiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDanny Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWang Chung\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film returns to the brutal criminal underworld of 1930s Shanghai, blending hard-hitting martial arts, gang warfare, and compelling character drama. 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\u003eSet amid the violence and corruption of 1930s Shanghai, an ambitious fighter rises through the city's ruthless criminal underworld, earning both respect and dangerous enemies with every victory. As rival gangs battle for control of the streets, loyalty proves fleeting and survival depends on strength, determination, and the willingness to confront overwhelming odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the world established in \u003cem\u003eThe Boxer from Shantung\u003c\/em\u003e, the story follows a man's relentless pursuit of power as shifting alliances, betrayal, and organized crime threaten everything he has fought to achieve. Every triumph comes at a cost, leading to a powerful conclusion shaped by ambition and sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMan of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e delivers the raw, powerful fighting style that became a hallmark of Chang Cheh's filmmaking. Featuring brutal street brawls, intense hand-to-hand combat, and memorable gang confrontations, the action emphasizes realism and physical toughness over elaborate fantasy techniques. Chen Kuan-Tai's commanding screen presence and powerful fighting style anchor the film, while the gritty Shanghai setting gives every confrontation added weight and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors value \u003cem\u003eMan of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e as an important companion to \u003cem\u003eThe Boxer from Shantung\u003c\/em\u003e, reuniting Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh Lieh, and Chen Kuan-Tai for another gripping tale of crime and ambition. Rather than relying solely on nonstop martial arts, the film combines memorable action with strong character development, making it one of Shaw Brothers Studio's standout crime dramas of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, \u003cem\u003eMan of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e continued Shaw Brothers Studio's successful exploration of modern crime stories set against the backdrop of Republican-era Shanghai. Its blend of martial arts, gangster drama, and tragic character arcs helped expand the studio's storytelling beyond traditional wuxia adventures while reinforcing Chang Cheh's reputation for creating tough, emotionally driven action films.\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\u003eMan of Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarrior of Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大鐵牛\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e大铁牛\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDà Tiě Niú\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaai Tit Ngau\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\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 Lieh\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 Chen Kuan-Tai, Ching Li, David Chiang, Danny Lee, Wang Chung\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 (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Dual Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 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 Shaw Brothers Movies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\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\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers 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":7809351647283,"sku":"000039","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/WarriorofSteelBox-3_04ae7344-06bc-43fc-b376-d173f485fc26.jpg?v=1778042099","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/man-of-iron-a-k-a-warrior-of-steel-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}