Crippled Avengers

Crippled Avengers

Year: 1978

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Chang Cheh

ActionDramaEpic heroesIntense combat and martial artsFantasy adventure heroism and swordplay

Where the better man stays alive! A group of martial artists seek revenge after being crippled by Tu Tin-To, a martial arts master, and his son.

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Timeline & Setting – Crippled Avengers (1978)

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Location

Dao Estate, Inn, Smithy, Town

The story unfolds in a feudal Chinese town dominated by the tyrannical Dao estate. Key locations include the Dao estate, a bustling inn, and a smithy that becomes a sanctuary for the oppressed. The town bears the weight of Tian-du’s cruelty, while the smithy serves as a rare refuge where victims seek help and planning for rebellion.

🏰 Estate 🏙️ Town 🛠️ Smithy

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:58

Main Characters – Crippled Avengers (1978)

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Dao Tian-du (Chen Kuan-tai)

The Black Tiger, a tyrant whose martial prowess is matched by his brutal cruelty. He terrorizes the town, mutilates enemies, and maintains control through fear. His reign ends only when the united four confront his power.

🗡️ Tyrant 💥 Martial prowess 😈 Cruelty

Dao Chang (Lu Feng)

Tian-du’s son, who is disabled early on and later fitted with prosthetic limbs. He grows into a formidable fighter, testing the resolve of those who return to challenge him. His presence embodies both past trauma and the danger of unchecked power.

⚔️ Warrior 🦾 Prosthetics 🗡️ Competence

Wei Jia-jie (Lo Meng)

A local blacksmith who dares to speak out against Tian-du. He shelters Chen and Hu after they are injured, and endures torture that leaves him mute and later deaf. His precision and courage anchor the group’s fight for justice.

🛠️ Smithy 💪 Courage 👂 Deafened yet determined

Chen Shuen (Philip Kwok)

One of the men injured by Chang who seeks recovery and revenge. He learns to fight with iron hoops and to rely on his heightened senses to locate targets, becoming a key member of the quartet.

👁️ Blind/ Enhanced senses 🛡️ Fighter 🧭 Senses

Hu Ah-Kue (Sun Chien)

A ferociously determined fighter who loses his legs and receives prosthetics. He demonstrates remarkable adaptability and becomes a crucial member of the team, mastering movement and balance with his new limbs.

🦿 Prosthetics 🗡️ Fighter 🧭 Adaptable

Wang Yi (Chiang Sheng)

A skilled swordsman who first protects Chen and Hu and later trains the group. He is captured and tortured by Wan, eventually returning in a diminished state but continuing to influence the others with his prior wisdom.

🗡️ Swordsman 🧠 Mentor 🛡️ Resilience

Li Jing Ying (Ching Miao)

Master Li Jing Ying, who agrees to train the four men for three years. His guidance shapes their techniques and mindset, providing the foundation for their eventual confrontation with Tian-du and Chang.

👨‍🏫 Mentor 🧭 Martial arts master

Keeper Wan (Johnny Wang Lung-Wei)

Tian-du’s henchman who enforces fear and punishes dissent. He orchestrates violence against the protagonists and serves as a pivotal obstacle before the final showdown.

🧨 Henchman 🗡️ Villainous 🪐 Fearmonger

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:58

Major Themes – Crippled Avengers (1978)

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🗡️ Revenge

Revenge drives the narrative as four men with different skills confront a ruthless tyrant. The pursuit of justice is portrayed as a path fraught with physical danger and moral stakes. The tale questions whether vengeance can restore balance without consuming those who seek it.

🤝 Alliance

Years of training forge a tight alliance among unlikely partners: a mute blacksmith, blinded fighters, and a seasoned swordsman. Their cooperation, learned under Li Jing Ying’s guidance, becomes their greatest weapon. The story emphasizes trust, mentorship, and the power of teamwork.

♿ Resilience

Disability and adaptation are central to the characters' journeys, from prosthetic limbs to sharpened senses. The group demonstrates resourcefulness and resolve, turning personal hardship into combat strength. Their resilience underlines the film’s message that physical limits can be overcome through will and skill.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:58

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