When Taekwondo Strikes
1973, Chinese. Directed by Huang Feng.
The story is about the Japanese occupation of Korea during World War II. A Korean patriot played by Carter Wong gets into a fight with some Japanese people and is chased into a church. The priest there is captured and tortured. Trying to secure his release, the leader of the resistance, Jhoon Rhee is himself captured and tortured by the Japanese. Carter Wong, Angela Mao and Anne Winton have to now try and rescue him. This leads to an explosive climax with the heroes having to fight the likes of Wong In Sik (Hwang In-Shik), Sammo Hung and Kenji Kazama.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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When Taekwondo Strikes is streaming on Hi-YAH and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Huang FengDirector
- Angela Mao YingWan Ling Ching/Huang Li Chen
- Jhoon RheeLee Chung Tung/Li Jun Dong
- Carter Huang Chia-TaJin Zheng Zhi
- Hwang In-shikJapanese Leader
- Ken KazamaYokohama
- Sammo Hung Kam-boJapanese
- Anne WintonMary
- Andre MorganFather Lu Yi (Lewis)
- Kam ShanKorean Traitor
- Chin Yuet-SangJapanese
- Chan ChuenJapanese
- Kim Ki-jooJapanese
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1973
- Original title
- 跆拳震九州
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chu Yu
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How long is When Taekwondo Strikes?
When Taekwondo Strikes runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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When Taekwondo Strikes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
When Taekwondo Strikes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is When Taekwondo Strikes on?
When Taekwondo Strikes is streaming on Hi-YAH and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Taekwondo Strikes?
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Who directed When Taekwondo Strikes?
When Taekwondo Strikes (1973) was directed by Huang Feng and stars Angela Mao Ying, Jhoon Rhee, Carter Huang Chia-Ta.