A kung-fu wielding killer stalks L.A., and only a streetwise bounty hunter stands in the way.
BARE KNUCKLES
L.A. bounty hunter, Zachary Kane, is on the hunt for a masked serial killer on the loose.
Bare Knuckles is a 1977 United States action, adventure, and thriller film directed by Don Edmonds about an L.A. bounty hunter tracking a masked serial killer who uses kung-fu to murder women.
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Why Cult
The film pits a bounty hunter against a masked murderer whose weapon of choice is martial arts.
Blaxploitation flair is front and center, with Gloria Hendry and John Daniels adding genre cred.
The action unfolds against the sleazy, neon backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles.
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What is Bare Knuckles about? +
Bare Knuckles is about an L.A. bounty hunter tracking a masked serial killer who murders women using kung-fu moves.
When was Bare Knuckles released? +
Bare Knuckles was released in 1977.
Who directed Bare Knuckles? +
Bare Knuckles was directed by Don Edmonds.
How long is Bare Knuckles? +
Bare Knuckles has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Bare Knuckles? +
Bare Knuckles is an action, adventure, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Bare Knuckles? +
Bare Knuckles is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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