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John Liu(I)

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John Liu
Hwang Jang Lee is a corrupt Ming guard who frames John Liu for murder. A wanted fugitive, John hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous Iron Armor technique, a technique that means the expert can withstand anything. However, Hwang is an expert in it as well as the Eagle Claw's. Can John stop Hwang befgore it's too late?
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John Liu was born on 20 May 1944 in Taiwan. He is an actor and director, known for The Invincible Armour (1977), New York Ninja (2021) and Made in China (1981).
BornMay 20, 1944
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Ryong Keo and John Liu in The Dragon, the Hero (1979)
Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
John Liu in Zhen jia gong fu (1977)
Min-Lang Li and John Liu in Fighting Ace (1979)
John Liu and Don Wong in He xing dao shou tang lang tui (1979)
Jeong-lee Hwang and John Liu in The Invincible Armour (1977)

Known for

The Invincible Armour (1977)
The Invincible Armour
7.0
  • Chow Lu Fung
  • 1977
New York Ninja (2021)
New York Ninja
5.5
  • John Liu
  • The Ninja(uncredited)
  • 2021
John Liu in Made in China (1981)
Made in China
5.1
  • John Liu
  • James Liu
  • 1981
John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1981)
Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
5.8
  • John Liu(as Chung-Liang Liu)
  • 1981

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Actor

  • New York Ninja (2021)
    New York Ninja
    • (uncredited)
  • Claudio Bisio in Welcome Mr. President (2013)
    Welcome Mr. President
  • Violante Placido and Fabio Troiano in Any Reason Not to Marry? (2006)
    Any Reason Not to Marry?
  • Trinity Goes East (1998)
    Trinity Goes East
  • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
    Dragon Blood
  • John Liu in Xin nan quan bei tui (1981)
    Xin nan quan bei tui
  • John Liu in Made in China (1981)
    Made in China
  • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1981)
    Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
    • (as Chung-Liang Liu)
  • Ryong Keo and John Liu in The Dragon, the Hero (1979)
    The Dragon, the Hero
  • Struggle Through Death (1979)
    Struggle Through Death
  • Kung-Fu Commandos (1979)
    Kung-Fu Commandos
  • Min-Lang Li and John Liu in Fighting Ace (1979)
    Fighting Ace
    • (as Chung-Liang Liu)
  • He xing dao shou tang lang tui (1979)
    He xing dao shou tang lang tui
    • (as Liu Chung-Liang)
  • Ni qiu gao jiang (1978)
    Ni qiu gao jiang
  • Ci xiong shuang sha (1978)
    Ci xiong shuang sha

Director

  • New York Ninja (2021)
    New York Ninja
    • (originally directed by)
  • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
    Dragon Blood
  • John Liu in Made in China (1981)
    Made in China
  • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1981)
    Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris

Writer

  • New York Ninja (2021)
    New York Ninja
  • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
    Dragon Blood
  • John Liu in Made in China (1981)
    Made in China
  • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1981)
    Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris

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    • May 20, 1944
    • Taiwan
    • (1 child)

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    Student of Tao-liang Tan.
    • John Liu is best known for his flexibility and kicking. His trademark moves includes his devastating axe kick, leg holding, and his flying sidekick.

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