Dance of Death (1980) Directed by Chen Chi Hwa. This light-hearted kung fu comedy proves to be one of Angela Mao’s best showcase films as she dominates the screen in nearly non-stop fights throughout.

Jackie Chan, who directed the action, has an obvious influence on the tone. Although the film contains the prerequisite revenge plot, DANCE OF DEATH rarely takes itself seriously and features numerous puns and spoofs from references to THE ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN with Mao sporting a basket hat to character names such as “No. 1 Roc” of The Hundred Bird clan.

There is even a Blake PINK PANTHER reference as a kung fu style with accompanying Henry Mancini music. Being one of her few funny roles, Mao really hams it up, combining an intense physical performance with a charmingly spunky persona.

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