Tiger's Claw
AKA: Tiger Claw, Karate Vs. Tiger
1974
Director: Ng Tin Chi
Stars: Cliff Lok, Shek Kin
Cliff Lok plays a kung-fu upstart who goes around the countryside trying to find a worthy opponent. While in a bar, he overhears some of the locals talking about a fighter named "Tiger" (Shek Kin) who is the best in the land. Trouble is, Tiger is in jail for a crime he didn't commit, so Cliff breaks him out, and then arranges a duel. However, the man who set Tiger up wants to finish the job, so the duo must team up before they can prove who is the best fighter.
This is a solid old-school movie. The plot is pretty much the usual revenge stuff, but there are a few twists in here to keep the viewer suitably entertained. Action-wise, Tiger's Claw doesn't disappoint, with the fights coming fast and furious. Cliff Lok (who I have never heard of before) has a definite tough guy or Jimmy Wang Yu vibe to him and makes for a nice hero, while Shek Kin puts in another good performance in both acting and fighting. Fans of staff fighting will want to make special notice of this film, since there are a couple of great fights featuring them -- but most any old-school fan should enjoy Tiger's Claw.
RATING: 6.5
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