Introduction

Militant Eagle is a 1978 Taiwan martial arts action film starring Tao-liang Tan and Jack Lung Sai-Ga.

It is also known by its original title ‘Qi er da xia’, and Boxer’s Adventure, and Bloodfisted Brothers.

Outline

When the evil Yun Shi Kai threatens to take control of the local province, the royal minister realises that he must build an army to defeat him. He travels to Tiger village where he enlists the help of three of their finest fighters to aid him in his quest.

They are teamed with Captain Lee (Tao-liang Tan) and sent out in advance to prepare the villages for the minister’s arrival.

Along the way they encounter ambushes, romantic interludes and devious plots that all threaten to stop them from completing their duties.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Tyrone Shu and Chia Chih Li.
• Producer: Ng Yuk-Wan.
• Writer: Cheung San-Yee.
• Music: Fu Liang Chou.
• Cinematography: Wan Wne Liao.
• Editor: Wong Chun-San.
• Release Date: 10 February 1979 (Taiwan).
• Running Time: 93 minutes.
• Country: Taiwan.
• Language: Cantonese and Mandarin.

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