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The Challenger

Movie·1979·Action, Comedy·1h 27m·Directed by Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

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Two top class kung fu fighters challenge all the top kung fu masters in the land, one motivated by revenge, the other by greed. The two fighters team up to face their ultimate challenge in the form of Master Pao, played by Philip Ko.

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David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiYu KitNorman Tsui Siu-KeungNorman Tsui Siu-KeungChin Chan HungPhillip Ko FaiPhillip Ko FaiPai Shi ChangLily LiLily LiWei Ching-FungHuang HaHuang HaMaster MaoEric Tsang Chi-WaiEric Tsang Chi-WaiMaster Mao's instructorPeter Chan LungPeter Chan LungCowardly masterAlan Chan Kwok-KuenAlan Chan Kwok-KuenMaster Ho Ti-Mau

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