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Born to Defence
The film
Born to Defence (Chinese: 中華英雄) is a 1988 Hong Kong action film, which marked the directorial debut of Jet Li, who also stars in the film. The film features fight choreography by Tsui Siu-Ming. The film is set in China following the end of World War II and the liberation of China. Li stars as an avid athlete who encounters conflicts with American navy sailors, primarily in the boxing ring. The film was a success in China, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year.
DirectorJet Li
Genresfilm d'arts martiaux · film et téléfilm d'action · film ou téléfilm de boxe
CountryHong Kong
Runtime92 min
Record & provenance
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Record source: The Film world cinema index
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