Iron Bodyguard

Iron Bodyguard

1973 · 94 min · ★ 6.1 · Action

Wang Wu, a skilled swordsman, befriends Tan Tzu-tung, a scholar who encourages him to join a reform movement in China. Together, they face challenges as they fight for change.

Directed by Chang Cheh · Written by Ni Kuang

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