The Jade Badger

The Jade Badger

1982 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

A marriage between nobles in Ancient China sets the stage for murder, monsters, and mutilation as the invited guests search for a secret hidden treasure. A search that leads them through dark evil forests, opulent palaces, and each other! When two sick and twisted killers enter the fray it is up to our hat wearing hero to straighten things out and put the warlords, henchmen, and evil ninja six feet under! But is he working for the law, or himself?

Directed by Li Chao-Yung · Written by Chu Hsiang-Kan

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Tien Peng Liu Hsiao-Feng (Flying Fox)
Chin Kang Shen as a Demon
Tsung Hua Master Cold Heart/Heartbreak Flute
Tien Ho Hao Yu Long
Gua Ah-leh Lady Shang
Nancy Yen Nan-See Flying Fox's Wife
Fan Ling Sai Chu-Chu
Doris Lung Chun-Erh Aurora Liu
Tien Yeh Chow
Shih Chung-Tien Shen Wu-Han
Yun Chung-Yueh Whirlwind Warrior
Mao Ching-Shun One of Shen's Men

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