Author Archive: Retro

The bizarre story centres around an evil ninja trying to get his hands on a manual that will somehow make him ‘The Ultimate Ninja’.

Chicago cop Robert Malone (Fred Williamson) finds himself in The Philippines, ostensibly to learn the techniques of Interpol. Before he exits the Manila airport, his wallet is stolen by a pickpocket. Malone endures a testy relationship with his new colleague Kevin McCall while evidence surrounding the stolen wallet pulls both of them deeper and deeper into a web of intrigue.

Kung fu genius (Cliff Lok) stars as the student of a famous kung fu master whose kung fu gym gets overrun by the Hunchback and his gang, Cliff runs off and seeks refuge with his uncle, who teaches Cliff the art of the Crippled Fist so he may take revenge of the Hunchback and the rest of his vile posse.

In ‘Hu ying’ a.k.a. ‘A Fistful of Talons’, Billy Chong portrays a young misfit who becomes an apprentice to a kung fu master who is trying to stop Ch’ing Dynasty loyalists from throwing The Republic of China into a civil war. Billy Chong is one of the better known “Jackie Chan” clones created the wake of ‘Drunken Master’. At times, Chong tends to overact in this film, but he is one amazing martial artist! Hwang Ing-sik is terrific as the main antagonist who wants to re-establish the Ch’ing government. The fight choreography, cinematography, editing, and direction are excellent.

Dr. Sun leads a movement to free China from its Japanese occupation. While on a tour of China he is constantly assaulted by assassins hired by the Man Chu leaders.

The Wu Tang seek to destroy the Shaolin Temple. The monks of Shaolin pin their hopes on a lone disciple to hold back the Wu horde. Training him are various teachers, including two crippled masters.

A sinister town boss called Pat Barnes has exploited almost everyone in the town. If they don’t succumb to his demands they normally end up dead. Barnes is finally brought down by Shanghai Joe and a smooth-talking snake-oil salesman.