Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury

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Fist of Fury

1972
Movie
108 min
Mandarin

During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Google Users90%
Director: Lo WeiGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

In Japanese-occupied Shanghai, martial arts student Chen Zhen seeks revenge against the foreign fascists who murdered his master. He confronts the culprits, uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy and challenging the prevailing corrupt system with his unmatched fighting skills. His quest for justice transforms into a symbol of national pride and resistance against oppression.

Critical Reception

Fist of Fury was a massive critical and commercial success, solidifying Bruce Lee's status as a global martial arts icon. Critics praised its intense action sequences, Lee's charismatic performance, and its powerful themes of patriotism and anti-imperialism. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking martial arts choreography and Bruce Lee's electrifying screen presence.

  • Lauded for its compelling story of revenge and its strong anti-foreign sentiment.

  • Recognized for its significant impact on the martial arts genre and its status as a Bruce Lee classic.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Bruce Lee's incredible fighting skills and charisma as the film's main draw. Many appreciate the story's themes of justice and honor, and its energetic action sequences. It is consistently cited as a must-watch for fans of martial arts cinema.

Fun Fact

The iconic "sick man of East Asia" scene, where Bruce Lee's character declares that true kung fu is for the self-defense of the nation and not for showing off, was a direct commentary on the historical humiliation of China by foreign powers.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

The 1st real martial artists to ever do it. Not that great of a movie now, but back then it was the best karate movie ever. Wish he were alive today too. How much more he could have taught the world.

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

The 1st real martial artists to ever do it. Not that great of a movie now, but back then it was the best karate movie ever. Wish he were alive today too. How much more he could have taught the world.

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