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Spiritual Fists
CHINA · 1975

Spiritual Fists

Chang Cheh
kung fu con artist protagonist religious deception redemption through action village protection
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Synopsis

Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.

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