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Struggle Through Death (1979): Cast

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Struggle Through Death is a 1979 action film directed by Chang Hsin-Yi, starring John Liu as Kang, Chen Chin-Hai and Chin Lung. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Struggle Through Death (1979) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Chang Hsin-Yi
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Struggle Through Death About?

The premise of Struggle Through Death without spoilers.

Enslaved to dig the secret gold mine beneath Castle of Ching, Kang witnesses countless victims never return. After daring to challenge the tyrant master, his hands are brutally smashed as a warning. Determined to destroy the castle, Kang masters the “Heaven Legs” technique, preparing for a final showdown with Ching.

Struggle Through Death Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • grindhouse film
  • kung fu action
  • martial arts action
  • kung fu
  • torture
  • arms tied overhead
  • martial arts
  • fight
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
  • barefoot male
  • bare chested male fighting
+4 more
  • asian cast
  • bastinado
  • muscular physique
  • asian
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Cast & crew

Struggle Through Death Cast & Characters

John Liu leads the cast as Kang, with Chen Chin-Hai and Chin Lung. Directed by Chang Hsin-Yi; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Chang Hsin-Yi

More films directed by Chang Hsin-Yi: The Secret Rivals 3, Thrilling Bloody Sword, Incredible Kung Fu Mission and Snake In The Eagles Shadow 2.

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Struggle Through Death Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Chong po gong fu cheng” and “Dragon Fighter”.

Also known as
  • Chong po gong fu cheng
  • Dragon Fighter
  • Kampf bis zum Tod
  • Der Superfuß der Shaolin
  • Wojownik w stylu smoka
  • Halálos kung fu
  • 冲破功夫城

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Struggle Through Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Struggle Through Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Struggle Through Death?

Struggle Through Death runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Struggle Through Death released?

Struggle Through Death was released in 1979.

Who directed Struggle Through Death?

Struggle Through Death was directed by Chang Hsin-Yi.

More films by Chang Hsin-Yi

Who is in the cast of Struggle Through Death?

Struggle Through Death stars John Liu as Kang, Chen Chin-Hai and Chin Lung, among 5 credited actors.

Does Struggle Through Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Struggle Through Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Struggle Through Death in?

The original language of Struggle Through Death is Chinese.

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