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Iron Swallow (1978): Cast

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Iron Swallow is a 1978 action film directed by Chang Pei-Cheng, starring Chia Ling as Iron Swallow, Don Wong Tao and Hu Han-Chang. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Iron Swallow (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Chang Pei-Cheng
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Iron Swallow About?

The premise of Iron Swallow without spoilers.

Chia Ling stars as the lethal Iron Swallow, a vengeful heroine determined to settle the score of her haunted past. As she enforces a ruthless brand of justice, a cunning assassin played by Wong Wing San stalks her, scheming to frame her and thwart her bloody quest. The film erupts into a brutal, all‑out showdown where allies clash and only survival matters.

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Cast & crew

Iron Swallow Cast & Characters

Chia Ling leads the cast as Iron Swallow, with Don Wong Tao as Tu Lung and Hu Han-Chang as Party Guest. Directed by Chang Pei-Cheng; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Chang Pei-Cheng

One more film directed by Chang Pei-Cheng: Teenage Fugitive.

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Details

Iron Swallow Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Shaolin Iron Eagle” and “铁燕”.

Also known as
  • Shaolin Iron Eagle
  • 铁燕

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FAQ

Iron Swallow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Iron Swallow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Iron Swallow?

Iron Swallow runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Iron Swallow released?

Iron Swallow was released on December 8, 1978.

Who directed Iron Swallow?

Iron Swallow was directed by Chang Pei-Cheng.

More films by Chang Pei-Cheng

Who is in the cast of Iron Swallow?

Iron Swallow stars Chia Ling as Iron Swallow, Don Wong Tao as Tu Lung and Hu Han-Chang as Party Guest, among 24 credited actors.

Does Iron Swallow have a post-credit scene?

No. Iron Swallow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Iron Swallow in?

The original language of Iron Swallow is Chinese.

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