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Name: In the Claws of the CIA
Genre: Action
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: 102 min

Release, runtime and language: 1981 · 102 mins · English; #4,598 7
Starring: Danny Lee, Mirta Miller, José María Blanco, Christian Anders, Víctor Israel, Gam Biu

John, a world‑class kung fu champion, is recruited to teach CIA operatives martial arts through self‑hypnosis techniques. When he learns the true purpose behind the program, he escapes, prompting a relentless pursuit by the agency. He battles its agents across Europe, fighting for his survival.

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