The movie “Challenge of the Tiger” released in 1980 is an action thriller from Hong Kong. This film follows the efforts of two CIA agents, a kung-fu master and a charming womanizer, as they trace and fight for the possession of a stolen super-sterility drug formula. Directed by Bruce Le, Luigi Batzella, and Richard Harrison, it presents an exciting combination of action and intrigue.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Challenge of the Tiger” took place in two principal locations. Macau, China, was one of the areas where the scenes of the movie were filmed. The second location is Malaga, Spain, where other parts of the film were shot to bring the story to life.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Le | Huang Lung |
| Richard Harrison | Richard Cannon |
| Nadiuska | Maria |
| May Hong | Asian Girl |
| Dick Randall | Dick |
| Jon T. Benn | Head of the Agency (uncredited) |
| Ming-Wai Chan | Thug (uncredited) |
| Craig Denault | Craig Denault (cameo) (uncredited) |
| Morgan Fairchild | Morgan Fairchild (uncredited) |
| Tsan Hung Fan | Thug (uncredited) |
| David Flynn | David Flynn (cameo) (uncredited) |
| Jack Klugman | Jack Klugman (cameo) (uncredited) |
| Hsueh-Ming Liao | Thug (uncredited) |
| Wai-Cheung Mak | Thug (uncredited) |
| Ju-Hua Pei | Ah-Hua / Fa (uncredited) |
| Corliss Randall | Woman in the Street (uncredited) |
| Uwe Schier | Blond Gangster in Shootout (uncredited) |
| Jane Seymour | Jane Seymour (cameo) (uncredited) |
| Chien-Po Tsen | Thug (uncredited) |
| Chieh-Chiang Wu | (uncredited) |
| Hsi-Chun Yang | Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The action-filled movie “Challenge of the Tiger” has a duration of 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Its original title is “Mie jue qi qi”.
- Directors Bruce Le, Luigi Batzella, and Richard Harrison are behind the scenes of this thriller.
- The drugs’ chase doesn’t only feature action but also Neo-Nazi terrorists and a Vietnamese spy ring.
- The story was written by Bruce Le, and Fan Pan also contributed to its creation.
- The film’s principal stars are Bruce Le, Richard Harrison, and Jeong-lee Hwang.
- It garnered multiple reviews with 15 from users and 19 from critics.
- This movie was featured in “Rob Hill’s The Bad Movie Bible”.
- It’s associated with the soundtrack “The Stars and Stripes Forever”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Macau, China
- Latitude: 22.198745
- Longitude: 113.543873
- Place ID: ChIJ88g14uB6ATQR9qyFtCzje8Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Macao
- Timezone: Asia/Macau
- Location Name: Malaga, Spain
- Latitude: 36.7178196
- Longitude: -4.425557
- Place ID: ChIJLSHbT8RZcg0RzzLKyZLcJWA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Málaga, Spain
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
