# Episode 498: The Crippled Masters (1979)

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Podcast: [The Test of Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-test-of-time-7050873)
Published: 2026-01-16T05:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2289

## Resource

Two kung fu experts, one with no arms and one without the use of his legs, seek revenge on the man who injured them. Special guest Daron from Board Games are for Losers joins us to chat about Portuguese subtitles, the sound of punching air, and beating up the comic relief. Then we see if The Crippled Masters stands the Test of Time.

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