The Invincible Armour (1977)
"Ying zhao tie bu shan" (original title)

Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous Iron Armor technique, a technique that ... See full summary »

Director:

See-Yuen Ng

Writer:

Lu Tung

Stars:

John Liu, Jang Lee Hwang, Chiang Wang

Cast

Credited cast:
John Liu	...	Chow Lu Fung
Jang Lee Hwang	...	Minister Cheng
Chiang Wang	...	Shen Yu
Hsin Hsing Kuo
Yuan Chuan	...	(Guest star)
Hoi Sang Lee	...	Hu Lung (as Li Hai Sheng)
Yuan Chieh
Fu-kuei Tsai
Phillip Ko
Corey Yuen	...	Assassin
Yuen Biao	...	Assassin
Shun-Yee Yuen	...	Assassin
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kuen Cheung
Kuo Chung Ching
Hsia Hsu

Storyline

Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous Iron Armor technique, a technique that means the expert can withstand anything. However, Hwang is an expert in it as well as the Eagle Claw's. Can John stop Hwang befgore it's too late?

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Plot Keywords:

murder | ninja | martial arts | assassin | revenge | 

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Genres:

Action

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong Taiwan

Language:

Mandarin

Release Date:

29 June 1977 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

The Invincible Armour

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lai Wah Film Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The soundtrack for this film was directly copied from Italo Western Day of Anger

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Quotes

Chow Lu Fung: I don't want to kill you but I will if you make me!

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Connections

Referenced in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

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Soundtracks

"I Giorni Dell'ira"
("The Day of Anger")
Written and Performed by Riz Ortolani

User Reviews

Excellent kung fu movie

John Liu and Hwang Jang Lee once again star together in this Ming Dynasty kung fu epic film. The movie deals with a Ming General being framed for murder. He must fight off soldiers while looking for the real murderer. The movie was choreographed by Yuen Woo Ping (along with Corey Yuen and Yuen Biao) and the fights are great. Liu's kicks are awesome, simply delightful. Hwang Jang Lee mostly uses the eagle's claw technique and doesn't kick as much as he should. However, the choreography isn't as complex and drawn-out as many movies during that time period are. It's fast-paced and very fluid. Overall, a must see for kung fu fans. You won't be disappointed.