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Mad Monkey Kung Fu
CHINA · 1979

Mad Monkey Kung Fu

Kar-leung Lau
martial arts training redemption business protection friendship monkey style kung fu
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Synopsis

A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend their business.

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