The Boxer from Shantungworks in some familiar gangster movie tropes, blending them exceptionally well…

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Its good stuff, and a supremely satisfying action flick.

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The Boxer from Shantung - 1972 (1)

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The Magnificent Butcher - 1979

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The Avenging Eagle - 1978 (1)

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The Tale of Zatoichi - 1962 (1)

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