{"product_id":"the-master-strikes-a-k-a-tong-tian-lao-hu-1980","title":"The Master Strikes A.K.A. Tong Tian Lao Hu • 通天老虎 (1980)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e (1980), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eTong Tian Lao Hu\u003c\/strong\u003e (通天老虎), is a Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by \u003cstrong\u003eKao Pao-shu\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eCasanova Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMeg Lam Kin-ming\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYen Shi-kwan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTony Ching Siu-tung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEddy Ko Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eWong Mei-mei\u003c\/strong\u003e, this old-school kung fu film combines revenge, betrayal, stolen treasure, and hard-hitting martial arts action. With Casanova Wong's powerful kicking techniques and a supporting cast filled with familiar Hong Kong martial arts performers, the film remains a solid choice for collectors of independent kung fu cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking rare martial arts films and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA respected martial artist is entrusted with protecting a valuable treasure, but when it mysteriously disappears, he is blamed for the theft and his reputation is ruined. Determined to clear his name, he begins searching for the people responsible and soon finds himself caught between rival fighters, assassins, and criminals who will do anything to keep the stolen treasure hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the investigation continues, each new encounter brings him closer to the truth. His search eventually leads to a series of violent confrontations where martial arts skill and determination are the only things standing between him and the men responsible for the betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e puts Casanova Wong's athletic ability at the center of its action, with fast kicks, hand-to-hand fighting, traditional weapons, and energetic old-school choreography. Yen Shi-kwan and Tony Ching Siu-tung add further martial arts experience to a cast well suited to the hard-edged style of Hong Kong kung fu films from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek out \u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e for Casanova Wong's distinctive kicking style and its strong lineup of familiar Hong Kong martial arts performers. The straightforward story of betrayal and revenge leaves plenty of room for fights, rivalries, and traditional kung fu action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1980, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the period when independent Hong Kong filmmakers were producing large numbers of traditional martial arts films built around specialist fighters. Its cast and action style make it a representative example of the old-school kung fu cinema that followed the genre's major boom during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e – English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTong Tian Lao Hu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTung Tin Lou Fu\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e通天老虎\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e通天老虎\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kao Pao-shu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casanova Wong, Meg Lam Kin-ming, Yen Shi-kwan, Tony Ching Siu-tung, Eddy Ko Hung, Wong Mei-mei\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 85 Minutes\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Strikes\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movie\u003c\/strong\u003e that collectors of old-school Hong Kong martial arts cinema remember for its straightforward story and emphasis on fighting. 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