{"product_id":"lone-shaolin-avenger-a-k-a-the-mighty-four-1980","title":"Lone Shaolin Avenger A.K.A. The Mighty Four • 사대맹룡 (1977)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e (1977), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mighty Four\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Against the Odds\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBig Boss 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eFour Brave Dragons\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003eSadaemaenglyong\u003c\/strong\u003e (사대맹룡). This South Korean martial arts film stars \u003cstrong\u003eCasanova Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Cheung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYang Wei\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eElton Chong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Best remembered for Casanova Wong's remarkable kicking ability and fast-moving fight scenes, the film became widely known through numerous international video releases during the kung fu boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, a young warrior grows up determined to avenge their deaths. Years of training prepare him for a dangerous journey against the men responsible, but the path to revenge brings him into conflict with numerous fighters serving the ruthless forces behind his family's destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he encounters new enemies and unexpected allies, his fighting ability is tested against increasingly dangerous opponents. His journey eventually leads toward the men responsible for his suffering and a series of hard-hitting confrontations where skill, courage, and determination decide who survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e is primarily remembered for Casanova Wong's spectacular kicking techniques. His Taekwondo background is on full display through fast kicks, acrobatic movements, and energetic one-on-one fights. The film's later action sequences provide some of its most memorable martial arts moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors know \u003cstrong\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e through the many titles attached to its international releases, including \u003cem\u003eThe Mighty Four\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBruce Against the Odds\u003c\/em\u003e. Its unusual release history, Korean setting, and Casanova Wong's martial arts performance make it an interesting title for fans of rare independent kung fu cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in South Korea in 1977, \u003cstrong\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e became part of the international martial arts video market through re-titling, dubbing, and different regional releases. Its many alternate titles helped give Casanova Wong's early Korean martial arts work a wider audience outside South Korea.\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\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mighty Four\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruce Against the Odds\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig Boss 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Brave Dragons\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSadaemaenglyong\u003c\/strong\u003e – Romanized Korean title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e사대맹룡\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Korean title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e四大猛龍\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cheng Kei-Ying, Kim Jeong-Yong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casanova Wong, Bruce Cheung, Yang Wei, Elton Chong, Li Ying-Ying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e IFD Films \u0026amp; Arts Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea \/ Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martial Arts, Action, Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taekwondo, Kicking Techniques, Traditional Martial Arts\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 86 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\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\"\u003eMore Rare Korean Martial Arts Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLone Shaolin Avenger\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for Casanova Wong's extraordinary kicking ability, its unusual Korean production history, and the many titles used for its international releases. 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