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Phantom Kung Fu (1978): Cast

Phantom Kung Fu (1978) movie poster

Phantom Kung Fu is a 1978 fantasy action film directed by Lee Tso-Nam, starring Chang Yi as Ta Te Lu, Li Kun and Don Wong Tao. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Phantom Kung Fu (1978) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Lee Tso-Nam
Genres
Fantasy , Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Phantom Kung Fu About?

The premise of Phantom Kung Fu without spoilers.

A ruthless warlord is using his poisonous palm to kill Ming Patriots, and only the Kung Fu Phantom (Wong Tao) has a chance of ending his reign of terror.

Phantom Kung Fu Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • martial arts
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Cast & crew

Phantom Kung Fu Cast & Characters

Chang Yi leads the cast as Ta Te Lu, with Li Kun as Shao Tsui and Don Wong Tao as Shao Yu Pai. Directed by Lee Tso-Nam; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lee Tso-Nam

More films directed by Lee Tso-Nam: Beauty Investigator, Kung Fu Wonder Child, The Challenge of the Lady Ninja and Shaolin vs. Lama.

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Details

Phantom Kung Fu Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mantis in the Monkey's Shadow” and “These Hands Destroy”.

Also known as
  • Mantis in the Monkey's Shadow
  • These Hands Destroy
  • The Phantom of Kung Fu
  • The Phantom Kung Fu

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FAQ

Phantom Kung Fu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Phantom Kung Fu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Phantom Kung Fu?

Phantom Kung Fu runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Phantom Kung Fu released?

Phantom Kung Fu was released in 1978.

Who directed Phantom Kung Fu?

Phantom Kung Fu was directed by Lee Tso-Nam.

More films by Lee Tso-Nam

Who is in the cast of Phantom Kung Fu?

Phantom Kung Fu stars Chang Yi as Ta Te Lu, Li Kun as Shao Tsui and Don Wong Tao as Shao Yu Pai, among 15 credited actors.

Does Phantom Kung Fu have a post-credit scene?

No. Phantom Kung Fu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Phantom Kung Fu in?

The original language of Phantom Kung Fu is Chinese.

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