The Boxer from Shantung (1972)

In the heart-throbbing film, The Boxer from Shantung, Ma Yung Cheng, a young man fueled by courage and physical prowess, leaves the barren plains of Shantung, determined to escape the shroud of poverty and seek fortune in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. His journey, however, pulls him into the underbelly of the city, a world teeming with corruption, gang warfare, and malevolence. In this jungle of deception and power struggles, Ma finds an unexpected ally in Hsiai Chiang Pei, whose friendship becomes a beacon of hope in the darkness. Amidst this chaos, he also encounters love in the form of the enchanting Ching Li, adding a touch of sweetness to his otherwise bitter existence. Destiny pushes him into the clutches of a local gangster, who provides him with employment. Ma, relying on his famed fighting technique, rises through the ranks, defeating an invincible foreign champion and triumphantly overcoming three champions at once. His victories, however, attract the attention of the gangster arch-rival, Yang Shuang. Unbeknownst to our hero, a treacherous trap is being woven around him by Yang Shuang, threatening to shatter his newfound life. The Boxer from Shantung is an enthralling tale of one man's fight against fate, a journey that tests not only his physical strength but also his heart's resilience.

The Boxer from Shantung is an action movie featuring Chen Kuan-tai.

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