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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 Ninja in the Claws of the CIA (1981).
BornMay 20, 1944
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    Known for

    Jeong-lee Hwang in The Invincible Armour (1977)
    The Invincible Armour
    6.9
    • Chow Lu Fung
    • 1977
    New York Ninja (2021)
    New York Ninja
    5.4
    • John Liu
    • The Ninja(uncredited)
    • 2021
    Ninja in the Claws of the CIA (1981)
    Ninja in the Claws of the CIA
    4.6
    • John Liu
    • James Liu
    • 1981
    John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1979)
    Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
    5.6
    • John Liu(as Chung-Liang Liu)
    • 1979

    Credits

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    Actor

    • New York Ninja (2021)
      New York Ninja
      5.4
      • John Liu
      • The Ninja (uncredited)
      • 2021
    • Claudio Bisio in Welcome Mr. President (2013)
      Welcome Mr. President
      6.2
      • 2013
    • Violante Placido and Fabio Troiano in Any Reason Not to Marry? (2006)
      Any Reason Not to Marry?
      6.0
      • Street vendor
      • 2006
    • Trinity Goes East (1998)
      Trinity Goes East
      4.5
      • Roger Pashy
      • 1998
    • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
      Dragon Blood
      4.7
      • Lui
      • 1982
    • John Liu in Xin nan quan bei tui (1981)
      Xin nan quan bei tui
      5.1
      • Northern Kick Shao
      • 1981
    • Ninja in the Claws of the CIA (1981)
      Ninja in the Claws of the CIA
      4.6
      • John Liu
      • James Liu
      • 1981
    • The Dragon, the Hero (1979)
      The Dragon, the Hero
      5.9
      • Tong Chia Liu, son of Tong Hsiung
      • 1979
    • Struggle Through Death (1979)
      Struggle Through Death
      5.7
      • Kang
      • 1979
    • Kung-Fu Commandos (1979)
      Kung-Fu Commandos
      6.0
      • Ting Kan Sher
      • 1979
    • He xing dao shou tang lang tui (1979)
      He xing dao shou tang lang tui
      5.9
      • (as Liu Chung-Liang)
      • 1979
    • Min-Lang Li and John Liu in Fighting Ace (1979)
      Fighting Ace
      6.2
      • Kao Che (as Chung-Liang Liu)
      • 1979
    • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1979)
      Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
      5.6
      • John Liu (as Chung-Liang Liu)
      • 1979
    • Ni qiu gao jiang (1978)
      Ni qiu gao jiang
      6.2
      • Lin Chu Fei
      • 1978
    • Two Great Cavaliers (1978)
      Two Great Cavaliers
      5.7
      • 1978

    Director

    • New York Ninja (2021)
      New York Ninja
      5.4
      • Director (originally directed by)
      • 2021
    • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
      Dragon Blood
      4.7
      • Director
      • 1982
    • Ninja in the Claws of the CIA (1981)
      Ninja in the Claws of the CIA
      4.6
      • Director
      • 1981
    • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1979)
      Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
      5.6
      • Director
      • 1979

    Writer

    • New York Ninja (2021)
      New York Ninja
      5.4
      • originally written by
      • 2021
    • Phillip Ko and John Liu in Dragon Blood (1982)
      Dragon Blood
      4.7
      • screenplay
      • 1982
    • Ninja in the Claws of the CIA (1981)
      Ninja in the Claws of the CIA
      4.6
      • Writer
      • 1981
    • John Liu in Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris (1979)
      Zen Kwan Do Strikes Paris
      5.6
      • screenplay
      • 1979

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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Liang Liu Chang
    • Born
      • May 20, 1944
      • Taiwan
    • Spouse
      • Marion Blank(1 child)
    • Children
      • Natasha

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

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