Tiger Over Wall (1980) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1980 · 91 mins · Cantonese

Starring

Chiang Tao, Lin Jing, Candy Wen Xue-Er, Patrick Ling Chi-Hung, Phillip Ko Fai, Chu Tit-Wo

Set against the backdrop of 1919 Shanghai, the film follows a ruthless police captain—played by Hwang Jang Lee—who will do anything for power, even framing an innocent man and driving him insane. The victim’s family refuses to endure the injustice and retaliates with ferocious Kung Fu battles, showcasing some of the most intense martial‑arts choreography by kung‑fu legends Hwang Jang Lee and Phillip Ko.