My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks A.K.A. Incredible Master Beggars • 十二潭腿 (1979)

My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks (1979), originally released as 十二潭腿 and also known as Incredible Master Beggars, is a Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Lu-Po Tu (To Lo Po). Starring Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Ku Feng, Lee Hoi-Sang, and Hon Kwok-Choi, the film follows a young pickpocket whose life changes after an unlikely martial arts master begins teaching him the twelve secret kung fu kicks. Produced by Yan Yan Film Company, the film combines comedy, training, revenge, and traditional martial arts action in a distinctly late-1970s Hong Kong style. Available from ClassicKungFuMovies.com for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.

STORY OVERVIEW

Liang is a young orphan and pickpocket who makes his living through petty crime. After his girlfriend is killed, he becomes determined to improve his fighting ability and take revenge on the men responsible. His search for greater martial arts knowledge eventually leads him to an unlikely teacher who appears to be nothing more than an ordinary rickshaw puller.

The rickshaw man is secretly a highly skilled martial artist who agrees to train Liang in a special collection of twelve kung fu kicks. As Liang develops his technique, he becomes increasingly capable of standing up to the criminals and bullies who have terrorized him and the people around him. His new skills eventually lead him into direct confrontations with the fighters responsible for his troubles, giving him the chance to put his unusual training to the test.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks centers its action on the twelve kicking techniques taught to Bruce Leung's character. The film combines traditional hand-to-hand fighting, kicking techniques, acrobatics, training sequences, and fast-moving street confrontations. Bruce Leung's athletic performance is the main attraction, while Ku Feng and Lee Hoi-Sang add veteran martial arts presence to the supporting cast.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors seek out My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks for Bruce Leung's physical performance and its straightforward combination of training, comedy, revenge, and old-school kung fu action. Ku Feng and Lee Hoi-Sang provide additional appeal for collectors familiar with Hong Kong martial arts cinema, while the film's unusual twelve-kick training concept gives it a distinctive place among late-1970s kung fu productions.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in Hong Kong on May 5, 1979, My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks is a Hong Kong production from Yan Yan Film Company. The film is also known internationally as Incredible Master Beggars and under several translated titles. Its original Cantonese-language release and 1979 production date are documented by IMDb, while contemporary film listings identify the original title as 十二潭腿.

• Verified AKAs:
  • My Kung Fu Twelve Kicks – International English title
  • Incredible Master Beggars – Alternate English title
  • My Kung Fu 12 Kicks – Alternate English title
  • Twelve Kung Fu Kicks – Alternate English title
  • Les Douze Secrets du Kung-Fu – French alternate title
  • Si ce n'est Lee, c'est donc son frère – French alternate title
  • 十二潭腿 – Original Chinese title
  • Shi Er Tan Tui – Mandarin romanization
• Director: Lu-Po Tu (To Lo Po)
• Writer: Lung Yueh
• Production Company: Yan Yan Film Company
• Distributor: Consul International Films
• Country: Hong Kong
• Language: Cantonese
• Starring: Bruce Leung Siu-Lung, Hon Kwok-Choi, Ku Feng, Lee Hoi-Sang, Ling Wei Chen, Cheng Chiang, Lu Chin, Kong Chow, Han-Chou Ho
• Genre: Martial Arts, Kung Fu, Action, Comedy
• Martial Arts Focus: Kung Fu Kicks, Traditional Kung Fu, Hand-to-Hand Combat
• Format: DVD
• Language on Supplied DVD: English, Feature
• Running Time: 89 Minutes
• Release Year: 1979

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