The 72 Desperate Rebels

The 72 Desperate Rebels

The 72 Desperate Rebels

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The 72 Desperate Rebels

1978

1h 33m

5.2(5 votes)

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Adventure

Overview

The Emperor's spy, the daughter of the killed governor Shih Han, a mysterious mercenary and a blind swordsman team up to defeat Chief Pirate, leader of the 72 Desperate Rebels, but eventually it will be his daughter who will decide the end of the movie. This movie has a sword eating lama, a bell trap formation with big bell wielding belles, people dressed in multi-color ku klux klan outfits and Chen Sing.Set in the Ming Dynasty, an infamous pirate finds 72 martial arts experts from all over China to help him battle the imperial government. Includes breathtaking kung fu fighting and plenty of ninja action.

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Pai Ying

Pai Ying

Chan Sing

Chan Sing

Gu Li-Wei

Barry Chan

Barry Chan

Tsung Hua

Tsung Hua

Lung Fei

Lung Fei

Wong Hoi

Wong Hoi

Miao Tian

Miao Tian

Ji-Lung Chang

Shu Lin Chang

Chung-wu Chiang

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Directed by: Lin Bing

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