

In the Claws of the CIA
1981, Chinese. Directed by John Liu.
Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. But when he discovers the reason, he escapes and the CIA go after him. John must fight for his life all over Europe as he flees the CIA.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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In the Claws of the CIA is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Midnight Pulp in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Original title
- 殺手營
- Country
- Hong Kong, Spain
- Written by
- John Liu
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In the Claws of the CIA runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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In the Claws of the CIA is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Claws of the CIA?
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Who directed In the Claws of the CIA?
In the Claws of the CIA (1981) was directed by John Liu and stars John Liu, Casanova Wong, Roger Paschy.