Health Warning
1983 film by Kirk Wong
Health Warning (alternative titles: Da Lei Tai, Da Lui Toi, Future Flash Kung Fu, Digital Master) is a 1983 Hong Kong film directed by Kirk Wong. It is a dystopian sci-fi kung fu film set in the future.
Cast and roles
Eddy Ko - The Master
Kwok Wai-keung
Ray Lui - Gei
Mak Wai Cheung
San Guai
Elvis Tsui - Tall skinhead fighter
Wang Lung Wei - Killer
Yuen Tin Wan
Lee Kwan-Young - Boss of Nazis / Killer's last opponent in finale fight scene (uncredited)
Awards
At the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards, Health Warning was nominated for Best Picture, and Kirk Wong was nominated for Best Director. The film was listed as one of the "Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures" during the 24th Hong Kong Film Awards.
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