The Mystery of Chess Boxing
| Director | Joseph Kuo |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Runtime | 1h 30m |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Format | DCP |
| TMDB | View entry |
Synopsis
One of the most satisfying Old School Kung Fu titles ever made, this gained notoriety through the enthusiastic proselytization of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of whom adopted the name of the film’s villain, Ghost Face Killer. Joseph Kuo, who wrote and directed, is a cult figure among enthusiasts of the subgenre of Taiwanese “Bashers” — that is, films that are heavy on action and feature many fights. This certainly fits the bill there with lots of outstanding action staged by an A-team of stunt coordinators.