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The Drug Addicts
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Title: The Drug Addicts

Release Date: 10 May 1974

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Action, Drama

Director: Shaw Brothers

Production Companies: Shaw Brothers

Overview: Kung-fu ace David Chiang displays a unique take on the narcotics racket in his directorial debut, The Drug Addict. Only 26-year-old and Shaw Brothers' youngest director, David brings a youthful sensibility to this drama about a drug-addicted kung-fu instructor (Ti Lung) who not only kicks the habit but smashes a drug smuggling ring as only a martial-arts superstar can. With legendary action director Chang Cheh onboard as producer, The Drug Addict is a fast-moving exploration of an important social issue.

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Average Vote: 4.7 (3 votes)

Cast

  • Kuan Cheng-Chun: Ti Lung
  • Tseng Chien: Wang Chung
  • Yuan Li: Louise Lee Si-Kei
  • Tang Kuo-Liang: Paul Chun Pui
  • Syndicate head: Lu Ti
  • Hsieh En: Chiang Tao
  • Lung Tai: Lee Hoi-Sang
  • Inspector: Fung Ngai
  • Drug dealer: Tsang Choh-Lam
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