The Boxer's Omen
1983
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Synopsis
After his brother was crippled in the ring by a cheating Thai boxer, Chan Hung goes to Thailand to avenge his brother, and finds the key to an omen which may release their family from an ancient curse. He is then caught up in a spiraling web of fate, Buddhist curses, and black magic.
Key facts
Cast
Phillip Ko Fai, Elvis Tsui Kam-kong, Wai Ka-Man, Johnny Wang Lung-Wei, Bolo Yeung, Cheung Chok-Chow, Leung Hak-Shun, Wan Seung-Lam
Original language
Cantonese
First release
October 23, 1983 (Hong Kong)
Production companies
Shaw Brothers Studio
Crew
Screenplay
Szeto On
Producer
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Cinematography
Cho Wai-Kei, Lam Wan-Kwan, Lee San-Yip
Editing
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Henry Cheung Siu-Hei, So Chan-Kwok
Music
So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | October 23, 1983 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 21, 2006 |
| Theatrical | France | July 21, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 9, 2024 |
Full credits
| Director | Kuei Chih-Hung |
| Cast | Phillip Ko Fai (Chan Hung), Elvis Tsui Kam-kong (Abbot Qing Zhao), Wai Ka-Man (Chan Hung's Girl), Johnny Wang Lung-Wei (Chan Wing), Bolo Yeung (Bu Bo), Cheung Chok-Chow (Uncle Qi (uncredited)), Leung Hak-Shun (Doctor (uncredited)), Wan Seung-Lam (Corner Man (uncredited)), Lai Yau-Hing (Corner Man (uncredited)), Lam Chi-Tai (Corner Man (uncredited)), Lau Chun (Referee (uncredited)), Gam Tin-Chue (Judge (uncredited)), Lam Hiu-Yin, Som Jai Boon Song, Rolando San Juan, Victor B. Pumicpic, Major Oponpa, Edmund P. Meneses, Ha Kwok-Wing (Rong (uncredited)), Sai Gwa-Pau (Man in Audience (uncredited)), David Lam Wai (Monk (uncredited) / Monk), Ma Hon-Yuen (Thug (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Szeto On |
| Story | Kuei Chih-hung |
| Producer | Mona Fong Yat-Wah |
| Cinematography | Cho Wai-Kei, Lam Wan-Kwan, Lee San-Yip |
| Editing | Chiang Hsing-Lung, Henry Cheung Siu-Hei, So Chan-Kwok |
| Music | So Jan-Hau, Stephen Shing Gam-Wing |
| Production design | Chan King-Sam |
| Visual effects | Kuei Chih-hung |
| Costumes | Liu Chi-Yu, Poon Yuet-Dai |
Additional data: TMDB.
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