The Spiritual Boxer (1975): Cast & Plot
The Spiritual Boxer is a 1975 action comedy starring Wong Yu as Hsiao Chien, Chiang Yang and Lin Chen-Chi. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Spiritual Boxer About?
The premise of The Spiritual Boxer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Wang Yu portrays Hsiao Chien, a wandering con‑artist who mixes kung fu prowess with street‑wise tricks to persuade superstitious villagers that his body can channel vengeful deities. When a menacing threat endangers the community, Chien must set aside his scams and harness his martial abilities to defend the innocent.
The Spiritual Boxer Cast & Characters
Wong Yu leads the cast as Hsiao Chien, with Chiang Yang as Master Chi Keung and Lin Chen-Chi as Jin Lian.
- Wong Yu as Hsiao Chien
- Chiang Yang as Master Chi Keung
- Lin Chen-Chi as Jin Lian
- Ai Fei as Ah Jin
Also Starring in The Spiritual Boxer
· 63 more- Chan Mei-Hua Peony, Lin's Daughter
- Shih Chung-Tien Liu Deruei
- Lee Hoi-Sang Shum
- Ng Hong-Sang Jiu
- Danny Chow Yun-Kin Chen's Clan / Yi Wo Boxer (uncredited)
- Simon Yam Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Gam Tin-Chue Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Wong Ching-Ho Mr. Chen
- Sai Gwa-Pau Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Shum Lo Bun / Noodle Stall Boss
- Fung Hak-On Liu Deruei's Main Thug
- Cheung Chok-Chow Lin's Servant (uncredited)
- Chan Shen Master Lin
- Lam Ching-Ying Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Ti Lung Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
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- Ting Tung Debtor (uncredited)
- Lau Kar-Wing Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Peter Chan Lung Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Teresa Ha Ping Lin's Wife
- Lau Chun Debtor (uncredited)
- Yen Shi-Kwan Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Wong Chi-Keung Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Chen Kuan-Tai Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
- Cheung Sek-Aau Lin's Servant (uncredited)
- Chin Chun Villager Losing Eggs to Ruey's Thug (uncredited)
- Fung Ming Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- To Wing-Leung Inn Waiter (uncredited)
- Ku Kuan-Chung Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Law Keung Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Wilson Tong Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro (uncredited)
- Huang Ha Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Lau Kar-Leung Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Keung Hon Liu Yung
- Lee Chiu Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Tin Ching Eunuch Li Lien Ying
- Tang Wing-Siu Ruei's Thug / Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Chik Ngai-Hung Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Lee Sau-Kei Innkeeper
- Tung Choi-Bo Policeman (uncredited)
- Wong Mei Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- San Kuai Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Chan Dik-Hak Ruei's Thug / Riflesman (uncredited)
- Wong Shu-Tong Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Wong Kung-Miu Clothes Hawker (uncredited)
- Man Man Lin's Servant (uncredited)
- Kwan Yan Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- San Sin Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Chui Chung-Hok Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Ho Bo-Sing Ruei's Thug / Chen's Clan / Lin's Servant (uncredited)
- Lam Yuen Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Goo Chim-Hung Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Ho Kei-Cheong Ruei's Thug in Egg Scene (uncredited)
- Cheung Siu-Lun Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Addy Sung Gam-Loi Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Lau Ga-Yung Bun / Noodle Stall Assistant (uncredited)
- Jacky Chen Shao-Lung Chien's Disciple (uncredited)
- Woo Ka-Kei Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
- Lam Siu Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Mak Chi-Wan Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- Chan Ho-Cheung Townsfolk (uncredited)
- Chiu Ho-Tung Debtor (uncredited)
The Spiritual Boxer Plot Summary
What happens in The Spiritual Boxer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, stories of spiritual boxers circulate as legends—the fighters believed to draw Taoist blessings to gain almost invincible martial arts power. When his master Master Chi Keung Chiang Yang is too drunk to perform a demonstration for the crowd, the conman Hsiao Chien is forced to step in, pretending to be possessed by various gods and performing their martial arts styles. Although some onlookers see through the ruse at first, the moment he dives into a canal and rain suddenly pours from the sky, the scene is interpreted by many as a sign that he truly is a spiritual boxer with magical powers.
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The whole story of The Spiritual Boxer, scene by scene
The Spiritual Boxer Trailers & Videos
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The Spiritual Boxer Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Naked Fists of Terror” and “The Spiritual Boxers”.
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- Naked Fists of Terror
- The Spiritual Boxers
- Wang Yu défie le maître du karaté
- Wong Yue, o kitrinos Trinita
- The Skilful Fighter
- Majikku kunfu - Shinda kobushi
- Fists from the Spirit World
- Shen da
- El mono tramposo sobre el fuego sagrado
- Le boxeur spirituel
- O Lutador Espiritual
- Духовный боксёр
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The Spiritual Boxer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Spiritual Boxer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Spiritual Boxer?
The Spiritual Boxer runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Spiritual Boxer released?
The Spiritual Boxer was released on November 28, 1975.
Who is in the cast of The Spiritual Boxer?
The Spiritual Boxer stars Wong Yu as Hsiao Chien, Chiang Yang as Master Chi Keung and Lin Chen-Chi as Jin Lian, among 67 credited actors.
Does The Spiritual Boxer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Spiritual Boxer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Spiritual Boxer in?
The original language of The Spiritual Boxer is Chinese.
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