Willy Dozan, born February 10, 1957, in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, is a martial artist and actor known for his role in A Hard Way to Die (1979). His career began in 1977, quickly establishing him in the action genre across Indonesia and beyond. Dozan's dynamic presence in A Hard Way to Die exemplifies the gritty charm of 1970s exploitation cinema, where his martial arts skills shine. With a background in both acting and directing, he has contributed significantly to the cult film landscape, making him a notable figure in the genre.
A Hard Way to Die
Sung Shao Chong (Billy Chong) traverses the Arizona desert, helping those in need on the way to meet his old friend Kum (Lam Hak-Ming) in a small western town. Once there, he runs into a group of men who terrorize the town and extort the local businesses. Meanwhile, a trio of three bank robbers need a place to hide until the heat dies down from a recent heist. They pick the home of a black farming family and subsequently kill them, leaving only the severly injured eldest son Tommy (Carl Scott) to escape. Tommy is found by Chong and Kum and is brought to the home of Doctor Ko (Leung Siu-Chung), who heals his injuries. Eventually Tommy learns kung fu from Ko, and sets out for payback. Luckily for Tommy, Chong is also bent on revenge after the bandits hire the local troublemakers and some Japanese samurai to kill him.
