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King of Beggars
King of Beggars
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1992
1h 36m
7.1(159 votes)
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The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.

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