Question 1

Why was The Boxer from Shantung shot in only one month?

Accepted Answer

According to Chen Kuan-Tai, most Shaw Brothers films took two months, but due to a tight schedule this film was shot in one month. Director Cheh Chang directed only night shoots, while uncredited director Hsueh-Li Pao directed day shoots.

Question 2

How did Chen Kuan-Tai handle the Mandarin dialogue despite being a Cantonese speaker?

Accepted Answer

Chen Kuan-Tai, a Cantonese speaker, learned to say his lines in Mandarin for this Mandarin production, even though he wasn't completely sure what they meant. Ironically, Pei-Shan Chang voiced both Chen and Bruce Lee in Mandarin.

Question 3

Which festival featured The Boxer from Shantung in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2012.

Question 4

What does the symbol on the cart in the film represent?

Accepted Answer

The symbol on the back of the cart unveiled midway through the film is the word 'Ma', the main character's surname.

Question 5

How long did it take to film the fight with the European challenger?

Accepted Answer

The fight with the European challenger, played by Mario Milano, took roughly five days to complete.

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