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21 April 2012 7:49 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »

The Boxer from Shantung

Directed by Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh Lieh

Written by Chang Cheh and Ni Kuang

Hong Kong, 1972

Anyone who has seen just a few Shaw martial arts films has noticed a trend: all of the stories transpire centuries ago, during the era of the many Chinese dynasties. The beautiful costumes, the intricate set designs, the legendary figures upon which writers and directors can find inspiration, the admiration of tactical warfare during the times, all of these and much more are reasons why the studio chose to set its stories in the distant past. As with all rules, there are exceptions. Just as not every single Shaw film is martial arts based, not every one is a period piece either. This week, the column takes a look at yet another Chang Cheh picture, The Boxer From Shantung, although this one is set in the 20th century in the city of Shanghai. »

- Edgar Chaput

1 item from 2012