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Kung Fu Deadly
Danny and Frank, two bumbling pest exterminators, cross paths with the enigmatic Lien, a Taoist guardian hunting an ancient Chinese jiangshi in Dublin. Together they set out deal with this menace the only way they know how: extermination.
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Plot Summary
In feudal China, a skilled martial artist seeks revenge for the murder of his family. He trains relentlessly and masters dangerous fighting techniques to confront the ruthless assassins responsible. His journey is fraught with peril as he faces betrayal and overwhelming odds in his quest for justice.
Critical Reception
As a low-budget martial arts film from the 1970s, 'Kung Fu Deadly' received limited critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded by genre fans as a competent, albeit unexceptional, entry in the Shaw Brothers-style kung fu genre, notable for its earnest action sequences and a straightforward revenge plot.
What Reviewers Say
Features standard martial arts action and fight choreography typical of its era.
The plot follows a familiar revenge narrative common in kung fu films.
Praised by niche fans for its dedication to practical fight scenes.
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Fun Fact
The film is known for its gritty and no-holds-barred fight sequences, which were characteristic of many independent Taiwanese martial arts films of the mid-1970s.
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