The Angry Guest A.K.A. Kung Fu Killers • 惡客 (1972)
The Angry Guest (1972), also released as Kung Fu Killers and The Annoyed Guest, was originally released as E Ke (惡客). Directed by legendary filmmaker Chang Cheh for Shaw Brothers Studio, the film reunites David Chiang and Ti Lung following Duel of Fists (1971). Co-starring Li Ching, Yasuaki Kurata, Chan Sing, and Bolo Yeung, the film moves the brothers into a dangerous conflict with a Japanese crime syndicate and features hard-hitting contemporary martial arts action. STORY OVERVIEW After the events of Duel of Fists, brothers Fan Ko and Wen Lieh find themselves targeted by a ruthless Japanese crime syndicate. Their enemy seeks revenge while using Wen Lieh's fiancée as leverage, forcing the two brothers into a dangerous confrontation that stretches from Hong Kong to Tokyo. As the gang's plans become more dangerous, Fan Ko and Wen Lieh are drawn into a violent struggle against powerful criminals and skilled martial artists. Their search for justice brings them face-to-face with increasingly dangerous opponents, leading to a series of brutal encounters where the brothers must rely on their fighting ability and loyalty to one another. MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS The Angry Guest features action choreography by Tang Chia and Lau Kar-leung, combining hand-to-hand combat, street fighting, weapons, and hard-hitting martial arts duels. Yasuaki Kurata delivers one of the film's standout performances as Katsu, while Bolo Yeung appears as one of the Japanese gang's formidable fighters. The final confrontations give David Chiang and Ti Lung plenty of opportunity to showcase their screen chemistry. WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT Collectors appreciate The Angry Guest for bringing David Chiang and Ti Lung back together in a direct follow-up to Duel of Fists. The Japanese locations, contemporary crime story, Yasuaki Kurata's martial arts presence, and early appearance by Bolo Yeung give the film a different flavor from Chang Cheh's better-known historical kung fu productions. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Released in 1972, The Angry Guest is notable as one of Chang Cheh's contemporary action films and as a rare Shaw Brothers production to make prominent use of Japanese locations and martial arts talent. It also remains an important early collaboration between David Chiang, Ti Lung, and Yasuaki Kurata. Verified AKAs: The Angry Guest – International English title Kung Fu Killers – U.S. release title The Annoyed Guest – Alternate English title E Ke – Mandarin pinyin Ok Haak – Cantonese romanization 惡客 – Original Traditional Chinese title 恶客 – Simplified Chinese title Zehn gelbe Fäuste für die Rache – German release title Il faut battre le chinois pendant qu'il est chaud – French release title Los asesinos del Kung Fu – Argentine release title Heuggaeg – Korean title Hong Kong a Cidade do Crime – Brazilian Portuguese release title Karateklanen slår til – Danish release title Director: Chang Cheh Producer: Run Run Shaw Screenplay: Ni Kuang Action Directors: Tang Chia, Lau Kar-leung Studio: Shaw Brothers Studio Distributor: Shaw Brothers Studio Country: Hong Kong Genre: Martial Arts, Action, Crime, Drama Martial Arts Focus: Traditional Kung Fu, Street Fighting Starring: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Li Ching, Yasuaki Kurata, Chan Sing, Bolo Yeung Music: Frankie Chan Cinematography: Kung Mu-To Editor: Kuo Ting-Hung Format: DVD Language: Mandarin Subtitles: English Running Time: 93 Minutes Region: All Regions Release Year: 1972 Carefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com. Continue Your Shaw Brothers Collection The Angry Guest, also released as Kung Fu Killers and The Annoyed Guest, reunites David Chiang and Ti Lung in a hard-hitting sequel featuring Yasuaki Kurata, Bolo Yeung, and classic Shaw Brothers martial arts action. Shaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies Chang Cheh Movies David Chiang Movies Ti Lung Movies 1970s Kung Fu Movies Classic Kung Fu Movies