In the Claws of the CIA(1981)
殺手營
In the Claws of the CIA Synopsis
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.
In the Claws of the CIA (1981) is a action film directed by John Liu, released on January 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars John Liu, Casanova Wong, Roger Paschy and Mirta Miller. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- John Liu
- Writers:
- John Liu
- Producers:
- John Liu
- Cinematographer:
- Cheung Hoi
- Composer:
- Christian Anders
- Production:
- John Liu's Film Corp., Atlas International Film
- Status:
- Released
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In the Claws of the CIA Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Liu
as John Liu / James Liu
Casanova Wong
as Johnny Wong
Roger Paschy
as Pascho
Mirta Miller
as Caroline
- Cheng Bik-Lin
Cheng Bik-Lin
Gam Biu
as Mr. Chan
Raquel Evans
as Gisete
José María Blanco
as Army Captain
- Martín Garrido Ramis
Martín Garrido Ramis
- Christian Anders
Christian Anders
as Sanders
Víctor Israel
as Doctor Stahl
- J.M. Vendrell
J.M. Vendrell
Key crew
Directed by John Liu, written by John Liu, produced by John Liu.
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In the Claws of the CIA Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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In the Claws of the CIA – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Claws of the CIA online?
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In the Claws of the CIA (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Claws of the CIA?
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The main cast of In the Claws of the CIA (1981) includes John Liu, Casanova Wong, Roger Paschy, Mirta Miller and Cheng Bik-Lin. The film was directed by John Liu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Claws of the CIA released?
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In the Claws of the CIA was released on January 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is In the Claws of the CIA worth watching?
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In the Claws of the CIA (1981) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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