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In the Claws of the CIA (1981)

Movie ★ 4.0 102 min

Action

Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. But when he discovers the reason, he escapes and the CIA go after him. John must fight for his life all over Europe as he flees the CIA.

John Liu Director John Liu Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1981
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0083528
Language
Studio
John Liu's Film Corp., Atlas International Film

Cast

John Liu John Liu John Liu / James Liu Casanova Wong Casanova Wong Johnny Wong Roger Paschy Roger Paschy Pascho Mirta Miller Mirta Miller Caroline Cheng Bik-Lin Gam Biu Gam Biu Mr. Chan Raquel Evans Raquel Evans Gisete José María Blanco José María Blanco Army Captain Martín Garrido Ramis Christian Anders Sanders Víctor Israel Víctor Israel Doctor Stahl J.M. Vendrell John Ladalski John Ladalski KGB Agent Danny Lee Sau-Yin Danny Lee Sau-Yin CIA Agent Ng Hong-Sang Ng Hong-Sang Jolanda Egger

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Frequently asked questions

What is In the Claws of the CIA about?
Kung fu champ John is given the chance to train CIA agents in martial arts by using self-hypnosis. But when he discovers the reason, he escapes and the CIA go after him. John must fight for his life all over Europe as he flees the CIA.
Who directed In the Claws of the CIA?
In the Claws of the CIA was directed by John Liu.
Who stars in In the Claws of the CIA?
In the Claws of the CIA stars John Liu, Casanova Wong, Roger Paschy, Mirta Miller.
When was In the Claws of the CIA released?
In the Claws of the CIA is a 1981 action film.
Where can I watch In the Claws of the CIA?
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