The Tournament

The Tournament

1974 · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · Action, Drama

After an unsanctioned match between a Chinese martial arts student and a Thai boxer results in disgrace for the Chinese, they determine to train and salvage their master’s reputation.

Directed by Huang Feng · Written by Huangpu Kuan-Hua

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