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The Dragon vs. Needles of Death (1976): Cast

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The Dragon vs. Needles of Death is a 1976 action film directed by Chung Kuo-heng, starring Tsao Chien as Master Fung, Shih Ting-Ken and Wang Ping. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Dragon vs. Needles of Death (1976) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Chung Kuo-heng
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dragon vs. Needles of Death About?

The premise of The Dragon vs. Needles of Death without spoilers.

A restless youth enrolls in a kung‑fu academy but never finds his place, so he elopes with the master’s daughter and turns to smuggling salt for a living. When a violent local mob boss threatens them, he puts aside old grudges and teams up with the school’s champion—his former rival—to battle the criminal threat.

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death Themes & Keywords

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  • friend
  • boy
  • martial arts
  • fight
  • kung fu
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Cast & crew

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death Cast & Characters

Tsao Chien leads the cast as Master Fung, with Shih Ting-Ken as Chai Yuquai's thug and Wang Ping as Mei Lei. Directed by Chung Kuo-heng; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Dragon vs. Needles of Death

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The Dragon vs. Needles of Death Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Needle Avenger” and “Long hu feng”.

Also known as
  • The Needle Avenger
  • Long hu feng
  • Tiger and Phoenix

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The Dragon vs. Needles of Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dragon vs. Needles of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dragon vs. Needles of Death?

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Dragon vs. Needles of Death released?

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death was released in 1976.

Who directed The Dragon vs. Needles of Death?

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death was directed by Chung Kuo-heng.

Who is in the cast of The Dragon vs. Needles of Death?

The Dragon vs. Needles of Death stars Tsao Chien as Master Fung, Shih Ting-Ken as Chai Yuquai's thug and Wang Ping as Mei Lei, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Dragon vs. Needles of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dragon vs. Needles of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dragon vs. Needles of Death in?

The original language of The Dragon vs. Needles of Death is Chinese.

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