---
title: "The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fighting-fist-of-shanghai-joe-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30489
imdb_id: "tt0068954"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 38
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fighting-fist-of-shanghai-joe-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe is a 1973 spaghetti Western kung fu film directed by Mario Caiano and starring Chen Lee as Shanghai Joe. Known in Italian as Il mio nome è Shanghai Joe, the production was also released in the United States under alternate titles including To Kill or to Die. The narrative follows a Chinese immigrant who has recently arrived in America. In the course of the story, this immigrant fights to free Mexican slaves from their cruel master. The feature combines elements of Western and action cinema, running for one hour and thirty-two minutes, with a United States release date recorded as May 14, 1975.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | YouTube Free | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mario Caiano
- **Networks / Studios**: C. C. Champion, C.B.A. Produttori e Distributori Associati

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chen Lee** as *Shanghai Joe*
- **Klaus Kinski** as *Scalper Jack*
- **Gordon Mitchell** as *Burying Sam*
- **Claudio Undari** as *Pedro*
- **Carla Mancini** as *Conchita*
- **Carla Romanelli** as *Cristina*
- **Katsutoshi Mikuriya** as *Mikuja*
- **Giacomo Rossi Stuart** as *Tricky*
- **George Wang** as *Yang*
- **Federico Boido** as *Slim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe online?
The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe worth watching?
The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 38 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe and when was it released?
The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe?
The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe was directed by Mario Caiano.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30489)
- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fighting_Fist_of_Shanghai_Joe)
- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe (1973) — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30489-il-mio-nome-e-shanghai-joe)
- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/The_Fighting_Fist_of_Shanghai_Joe)
- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe (1973) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-dragon-strikes-back/credits)
- [The Fighting Fist of Shanghai Joe (1973) - Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-fighting-fist-of-shanghai-joe/)

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