The Shadow Boxing (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, The Shadow Boxing is an action film directed by Lau Kar-leung, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Liu Chia-Liang returns to the success of his first directed film, "The Spiritual Boxer", which also stars the original film's bumbling ghost controller, Wang Yu. Hoping to make the lightning of success strike in the same place, Liu had his two brothers Lau Kar Wing and Gordon Liu not only act but also help with the fights. The end result is a martial arts film masterpiece filled with breathtaking action and set pieces.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Boxing stars Wong Yu as Fan Zheng Yuan, Gordon Liu Chia-hui as Chang Chieh, Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau as Fei and Lau Kar-Wing as Master Chen Wu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Shadow Boxing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Boxing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Boxing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Boxing (1979)?
- In US, The Shadow Boxing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Boxing worth watching?
- The Shadow Boxing holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Boxing?
- The Shadow Boxing stars Wong Yu, Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Cecilia Wong Hang-Sau, Lau Kar-Wing and Lee Hoi-Sang.
- When was The Shadow Boxing released?
- The Shadow Boxing was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.