Man of Iron
Watch TrailerMan of Iron was positioned as something of a follow-up to Boxer From Shantung, the rise-and-fall story of Ma Yung Chen and it reunites the directors and some of the cast in a similar but much slighter tale of a lesser gangster's rise and fall in Shanghai. While the opening narration specifically recalls the events and tragic conclusion of BOXER, this one is set 20 years later in the same section of Shanghai but otherwise has nothing to do with the events or characters of the previous film.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 仇連環 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | Hong Kong, United States of America |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Crime |
| Director | Chang Cheh |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (17 votes) |
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Directors Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh-li construct a straightforward rise-and-fall tragedy, relying on the proven blueprint of Shaw Brothers' golden era. The film works with a deliberate rhythm, contrasting the mundane details of street life with explosively choreographed and visceral brawls that remain its core appeal.
What lingers after the final reel is a quintessential genre piece—unpretentious, economically told, and packed with raw physicality. It's a solid, if familiar, journey for those seeking undiluted martial arts drama. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Chang Cheh
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