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The Victim

Original title: Shen bu you ji
  • 19801980
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  • 1h 40m
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Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Yi Chang, Ka-Yan Leung, and Fanny Wang in Shen bu you ji (1980)
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Chung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase howeve... Read allChung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao lives in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and ... Read allChung Yao, a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his stepbrother, who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao lives in constant fear that the vengeful stepbrother will murder him and his wife.
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  • Director
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • Writer
    • Tin-Chi Lau(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ka-Yan Leung
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Yi Chang
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  • Director
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • Writer
    • Tin-Chi Lau(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ka-Yan Leung
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Yi Chang
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    • 11User reviews
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    Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Yi Chang, Ka-Yan Leung, and Fanny Wang in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Fat Chung, and Ka-Yan Leung in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Ka-Yan Leung, and Fanny Wang in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Ka-Yan Leung in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Ka-Yan Leung in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Yi Chang, Ka-Yan Leung, and Fanny Wang in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Ka-Yan Leung in Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Shen bu you ji (1980)
    Shen bu you ji (1980)
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    Ka-Yan Leung
    Ka-Yan Leung
    • Leung Chun-Yauas Leung Chun-Yau
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Chan-Wingas Chan-Wing
    Yi Chang
    Yi Chang
    • Jo-Wingas Jo-Wing
    Fanny Wang
    • Wen Yuet-Yias Wen Yuet-Yi
    Wilson Tong
    Wilson Tong
    • Tongas Tong
    Fat Chung
    Fat Chung
    • Choy Fan-Tanas Choy Fan-Tan
    Billy Chan
    Billy Chan
    • Friend of Chung Yauas Friend of Chung Yau
    Lung Chan
    Lung Chan
    • Yuet-Mingas Yuet-Ming
    Karl Maka
    Karl Maka
    • Shaolin Abbotas Shaolin Abbot
    Ching Po Chang
    Ching Po Chang
    Hsi Chang
    Hsi Chang
    Wah Cheung
    Wah Cheung
    • Jo Wing's Manas Jo Wing's Man
    Lay Kah
    • Henchmanas Henchman
    To-Hoi Kong
    Ching-Ying Lam
    Ching-Ying Lam
    • Jo-Wing cohortas Jo-Wing cohort
    Chau Sang Lau
    Chau Sang Lau
    • Henchmanas Henchman
    Min Kan Ng
    Min Kan Ng
    • Yuet-Yi's Brother's Menas Yuet-Yi's Brother's Men
    Yun-Chiang Peng
    Yun-Chiang Peng
    • Director
      • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Writer
      • Tin-Chi Lau(screenplay)
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    10/10
    Exciting, hilarious with a pleasantly unexpected ending.
    What a fantastic film. I really wasn't expecting much, it just seemed like a run of the mill 1970s Kung-fu flicks, but boy was I wrong. Chung Yao (Leung), a martial arts expert, has long been on the run from his step-brother who he caught trying to rape his wife on their wedding night. His brother has never given up the chase however, and Chung Yao lives in constant fear that he and his wife will be murdered by the vengeful step-brother. On one of his visits to the village, Chung meets Fatty (Sammo) who is insistent on becoming his servant. Sammo's attempts at winning Chung's favour takes up the first half hour/ forty five minutes of the film, and it's hilarious. Chung has got no patience for a fool like Fatty, and he tries to dodge and lose him in a number of comical and exciting situations including a hilarious set-up at a sauna.

    As the film progresses, a really strong story develops, and even though it may initially seem like one of those typical kung-fu vengance movies of that period, it really isn't. There was not one dull moment throughout, and the last half an hour both fight-wise and plot-wise was just mind-blowing. You really wouldn't expect such an powerful and intelligent ending, but watch it and be bowled over. There are some excellent fight scenes between Fatty and Chung, and Sammo gets to do many of his trademark stunts with all the usual wit and energy. But the real icing on the cake has to be the closing fight between Chung Yao and his step-brother, top-notch stuff. From someone who really isn't a fan of the period Kung-Fu flicks of the 1970s/early 80s all I can say is: See it now. 10/10
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    • Release date
      • June 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Lightning Kung Fu
    • Production companies
      • Graffon Film Company
      • Yung Hwa Film Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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