Return of the Chinese Boxer is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Jimmy Wang Yu. The plot revolves around a group of Japanese warlords who plan to invade China from their southern Manchuria staging ground in the aftermath of the First Sino-Japanese War.
The story begins with a group of Chinese rebels, led by Maeda (Jimmy Wang Yu), who are fighting against Japanese occupation in Manchuria. However, they are defeated in battle and Maeda is captured by the Japanese and forced to work as a laborer in a mine.
While in captivity, Maeda learns about the Japanese warlords' plan to invade China and decides to escape from the mine to warn the Chinese of the impending invasion. He is aided in his escape by a group of Chinese fighters who teach him new martial arts techniques.
Maeda travels to China and meets with Chinese rebels who are skeptical of his intentions. However, he manages to convince them of the Japanese threat and they agree to join forces to defend their country.
The film features several intense martial arts fight scenes, including a memorable climax where Maeda fights against the Japanese warlords in a final battle to save China from invasion.
Overall, Return of the Chinese Boxer is a classic martial arts film that combines action, drama, and historical events to create an entertaining and engaging story.