Freedom Strikes a Blow

Freedom Strikes a Blow

PG 1973 · 90 min · ★ 5.4 · Action

A martial arts fighter, haunted by his past, takes a job as a dock worker in a small village. His vow never to fight again is tested by the cruel owner of the pier.

Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming · Written by Tao Liang

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