The Spiritual Boxer

The Spiritual Boxer

1975 · 103 min · ★ 6.7 · Action, Comedy

Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.

Directed by Lau Kar-leung · Written by Ni Kuang

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