{"product_id":"the-flag-of-iron-aka-the-spearman-of-death-1980","title":"The Spearman of Death A.K.A. The Flag of Iron • 鐵旗門 (1980)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spearman of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e (1980), better known internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Flag of Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of director \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh's\u003c\/strong\u003e most admired Shaw Brothers productions. Starring \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Kwok\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLu Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWong Lik\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLung Tien-Hsiang\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChui Tai Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film combines brotherhood, betrayal, and exceptional martial arts choreography in a story that has remained a favorite among Venom Mob fans for decades. 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\u003eThe respected Iron Flag Clan has earned a reputation for honor and loyalty, but a trusted insider secretly plots its destruction. To wipe out every obstacle, he hires the feared Ten Killers of the Underworld, ruthless assassins whose deadly skills leave the once-powerful brotherhood in ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne loyal spearman survives the massacre and refuses to let the clan's legacy die. Joined by trusted allies, he follows a trail of deception, uncovering hidden conspiracies and confronting one deadly opponent after another. Every victory brings him closer to the truth, but also closer to the mastermind responsible for the clan's downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Spearman of Death\u003c\/em\u003e is remembered for its outstanding weapons choreography, particularly the creative use of the spear and traditional polearms. Chang Cheh stages a series of fast-moving duels that showcase precision, timing, and teamwork, while the Venom Mob performers bring their athletic abilities to every confrontation. The film's inventive fight design has made it one of the most respected weapons-based martial arts films produced by Shaw Brothers Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown worldwide as \u003cem\u003eThe Flag of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e, this film remains one of the defining collaborations between Chang Cheh and the Venom Mob. Its combination of mystery, revenge, memorable villains, and spectacular spear techniques gives it a style unlike many other Shaw Brothers productions. The mystery surrounding the traitor's identity keeps the story engaging while the martial arts action rewards repeat viewings, making it a title many collectors consider essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the peak of Chang Cheh's partnership with the Venom Mob, \u003cem\u003eThe Spearman of Death\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrated that Shaw Brothers martial arts films could successfully combine mystery, suspense, and detective-style storytelling with elaborate kung fu choreography. The film's emphasis on traditional Chinese weapons, especially the spear, helped distinguish it from many revenge films of the period and contributed to its lasting reputation among fans of classic Hong Kong cinema.\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\u003eThe Spearman of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e – English home video title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flag of Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron Flag\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e鐵旗門\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e铁旗门\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiě Qí Mén\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTit Kei Mun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run Run 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\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cho Wai-Kei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chiang Hsing-Lung\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 Phillip Kwok, Lu Feng, Wong Lik, Chiang Sheng, Lung Tien-Hsiang, Chui Tai Ping\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 108 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 1980\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\"\u003eContinue Your Kung Fu Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare 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\/venom-mob-movies\"\u003eVenom Mob 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":7735893491763,"sku":"000066","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/Flag_of_Iron_Box_1_1-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778183636","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/the-flag-of-iron-aka-the-spearman-of-death-1980","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}