Iron Neck Li (1978) Tie bo zi Li Yong | Region-Free (DVD)

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Source:  VHS Eng Dub.

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Title: Iron Neck Li (1978)

Alternate Title: Tie bo zi Li Yong

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
A courageous fighter renowned for his unyielding spirit and formidable martial arts skills is tasked with protecting a young Emperor who travels incognito to experience the lives of his subjects. Together, they confront injustices and adversaries, including a powerful clan that threatens their safety.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Jen-Chieh Chang
• Writer: Hsiang-Kan Chu
• Cast:
  • Kuan-Chun Chi as Li Yung
  • Han Wang as Emperor Chien Lung
  • Jui Wang as Wang Fa
  • Kai Chen as Mei Hua
  • Shang Chen as Ching Cheng

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YouTube Trailer:
Iron Neck Li | Trailer

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IMDb Link:
Iron Neck Li (1978)

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. phillip-58 – ★★★☆☆
   “I think this is misunderstood by a lot of people. In many ways, it is a film with a decent story that also has kung fu in it. Made in Taiwan, it is the story of the Chinese Emperor, his eunuch, and bodyguard (played by Shaw’s regular Chi Kuan-chun) visiting Taiwan, and the Emperor and Chi falling in love with two local (beautiful) tea pickers. The fights are few and only really ramp up in the last third where they get very bloody but are well performed with a variety of hand and weapon styles. The scenes of rural life and some of the customs are well portrayed and I enjoyed this film. It is uneven and certainly not your typical kung fu film but has its moments.”
2. Leofwine_draca – ★★★☆☆
   “A pretty standard kung-fu period-piece with some comic elements. What sets this apart are some truly odd fighting techniques. What they are doing in Taiwan is anyone’s guess. Chi is killed but used to rout them using a ruse similar to that in El Cid. The ending is unusual too in that the main villain kills his colleague and then himself after realizing he has tried to kill the emperor. The fights are few and only really ramp up in the last third where they get very bloody but are well performed with a variety of hand and weapon styles. The scenes of rural life and some of the customs are well portrayed and I enjoyed this film. It is uneven and certainly not your typical kung fu film but has its moments.”

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Meta Description:
A 1978 Taiwanese action-comedy directed by Jen-Chieh Chang that follows a skilled martial artist tasked with protecting a young Emperor during a covert expedition, facing formidable foes to safeguard the sovereign and uphold justice.