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Movie poster: Shaolin Hand Lock (1978)
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Shaolin Hand Lock

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1978 · 89 min Action Thriller
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

As an expert of the 'Cross fists' technique, a reclusive kung fu master Li Pai perfects a lethal maneuver called the 'Shaolin Handlock' while an old wolf-in-sheep's-clothing friend Fang Yun-piao pays the unwitting Li a visit. Armed with the deadly Handlock maneuver, Cheng-ying & Kun Shih joins forces to exact revenge on the evil Ling Hao after the truth is unraveled.

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Original Title 十字鎖喉手
Year 1978
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Thriller
Director Ho Meng-Hua
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (16 votes)

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The film constructs a classic revenge narrative, relying on a clear dichotomy of good and evil, where betrayal fuels the plot. It explores tense duels not merely as spectacle but as a means to reveal the essence of the opposing characters.

Those who tire of overly complicated plots will appreciate the straightforward drive for justice and the inventive martial arts choreography. What lingers after the credits is the satisfaction of a genre piece done right. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ho Meng-Hua

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For a late-night viewing with fans of classic Hong Kong action and meticulously staged fight sequences.

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