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Kill Squad (1981)

After their ex-platoon leader is paralyzed and his wife is raped and murdered, his former squadron of five soldiers reunite to seek revenge. But an unknown figure in black is personally hunting the squadron down too.

Kill Squad (1981) Cast

Jean Glaudé, Jeff Risk, Jerry Johnson, Francisco Ramírez, Bill Cambra, Gary Fung, Marc Sabin, Cameron Mitchell, Alan Marcus, Mike Donahue, Sean P. Donahue, Cherilyn Basile, Larry Jackson, Corlean Pitre, Dewitt Ladd Rucker, Jon Buyant, Joe Cappetta,

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Master with Cracked Fingers (1973)

How It All Begins

Master with the Cracked Fingers is a coming-of-age martial arts story about a young man who learns kung fu in secret while working at a grocery shop. Despite its raw style, the film features early glimpses of Jackie’s signature blend of physical comedy and daredevil stuntwork.

The Fearless Hyena (1979)

This was the movie that proved Jackie Chan wasn’t just a rising star — he was a force of nature.

What Happens in The Fearless Hyena (1979)

The Fearless Hyena is packed with outrageous training sequences, slapstick humor, and the kind of kinetic choreography that would become Jackie’s signature. Chan not only starred in the film — he directed it too, delivering a bold debut that blended comedy and combat like nothing before it.

Enter the Game of Death (1978)

Inside the Action

Bruce Le—stars in this brutal, martial arts thriller where he must fight his way through a mysterious five-story tower, each floor guarded by a unique combat master. Inspired by Game of Death but packed with its own over-the-top energy, this 1978 cult favorite is nonstop action from start to finish. Expect grindhouse-level grit, bizarre villains, and relentless hand-to-hand combat—plus nunchaku duels, traps, and one wild finale.

Five Fingers of Death (1972)

Five Fingers of Death | Hong Kong │ Martial Arts • Action

Director: Chang‑hwa Jeong

Kung fu fighter prepares to strike in Five Fingers of Death (1972) — Fight Stance from Five Fingers of Death (1972)

What You’ll See

Follow young martial artist Li Xing as he trains under master Meng Tung‑Shan to master the legendary iron‑palm technique and compete in China’s premier kung fu tournament. But when Li’s path crosses that of a ruthless crime syndicate led by rival Huang Sheng, the quest for glory turns into a fight for survival. The riveting story in Five Fingers of Death includes intense training montages, bone‑crushing sparring sessions, and a breathtaking final tournament battle that helped introduce American audiences to authentic kung fu cinema.

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Five Fingers of Death Cast

Lo Lieh
Ping Wang
Chin-Feng Wang

The Untold Backstory

Originally released in Hong Kong as King Boxer on April 28, 1972, the film was retitled Five Fingers of Death for its U.S. debut in March 1973—becoming the first Shaw Brothers kung fu movie to secure wide American theatrical distribution. Producer Run Run Shaw and director Jeong Chang‑hwa enlisted choreographer Lau Kar‑wing to craft authentic combat sequences, which contributed significantly to Five Fingers of Death’s groundbreaking success. Meanwhile, screenwriter Yang Chiang and the editing team navigated Hong Kong’s censor board by trimming gore for the domestic cut and then restoring it for overseas markets. Warner Bros.’ savvy marketing—pitching Lo Lieh as the next martial‑arts sensation in the wake of the TV series Kung Fu—ignited the 1970s “chop‑socky” craze and paved the way for the blockbuster success of Enter the Dragon later that year.

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