{"product_id":"scorching-sun-fierce-winds-wild-fire-a-k-a-any-which-way-you-punch-1978","title":"Scorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire A.K.A. Any Which Way You Punch • 烈日狂風野火 (1979)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e (1979), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eAny Which Way You Punch\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDuel Under the Burning Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Taiwanese martial arts adventure directed by \u003cstrong\u003eSun Sheng-Yuan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film stars \u003cstrong\u003eAngela Mao Ying\u003c\/strong\u003e as Violet alongside \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDorian Tan Tao-liang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChang Yi\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eTin Peng\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set during the warlord era, the story combines masked rebellion, treasure hunting, prison escapes, secret identities, and hard-hitting kung fu action, making it an interesting late-1970s title for collectors of Angela Mao and rare Taiwanese martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country controlled by powerful warlords, a masked freedom fighter known as Violet secretly fights against corruption and protects those suffering under oppressive rule. Unknown to many, Violet is actually the daughter of a powerful warlord, placing her in a dangerous position as she works against the very forces surrounding her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a mysterious stranger arrives searching for the missing half of a treasure map, Violet becomes caught in a dangerous struggle involving escaped prisoners, rival fighters, and a ruthless security chief determined to obtain the map for himself. As secret identities are exposed and alliances shift, the search for the hidden treasure becomes a fight for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e gives Angela Mao one of her memorable masked-heroine roles as Violet, combining fast hand-to-hand combat, swordplay, prison fights, and large-scale battles. The cast also brings together Lo Lieh, Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Chang Yi, and Tin Peng, creating a strong lineup of martial arts performers throughout the film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e for its unusual combination of Angela Mao as a masked rebel, treasure-map intrigue, escaped prisoners, and shifting alliances. The film's cast and distinctive storyline give it added appeal for fans collecting lesser-known Taiwanese kung fu productions from the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979, \u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the variety of Taiwanese martial arts films being produced during the period. Its mixture of historical adventure, masked-hero storytelling, treasure hunting, and traditional kung fu action, together with Angela Mao's leading role, has helped preserve its reputation among collectors of rare martial arts 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\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e – English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, and Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny Which Way You Punch\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDragon Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuel Under the Burning Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLa Belle aux mains de fer\u003c\/strong\u003e – French title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLes Panthères du Kung Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate French title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDer Gorilla mit der stählernen Klaue\u003c\/strong\u003e – German release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLie Ri Kuang Feng Ye Huo\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLie Yat Kwong Fung Yau Fo\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e烈日狂風野火\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e烈日狂风野火\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun Sheng-Yuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Directors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommy Lee, Huang Kuo-Chu, Chen Shih-Wei, Lung Fang, Chen Hsin-I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angela Mao Ying, Lo Lieh, Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Chang Yi, Tin Peng, Shih Ting-Ken, Ricky Cheng, Phillip Ko Fei\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\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 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 Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\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\"\u003eComplete Your Angela Mao Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScorching Sun, Fierce Winds, Wild Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eAny Which Way You Punch\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e, features Angela Mao as the masked rebel Violet alongside Lo Lieh, Dorian Tan Tao-liang, Chang Yi, and Tin Peng. 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