Blind Fury
Blind Fury

Blind Fury

1989Movie86 minEnglish

A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Google Users70%
Director: Phillip NoyceGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

A Vietnam War veteran, blinded in combat, returns home to find his younger brother kidnapped by the mob. Wielding a samurai sword and his heightened senses, he embarks on a violent quest to rescue his sibling and exact revenge. Navigating the criminal underworld with deadly precision, he confronts dangerous adversaries while battling his own demons.

Critical Reception

Blind Fury was met with a mixed reception from critics, who often acknowledged its unique premise and Rutger Hauer's performance but criticized its violence and derivative plot elements. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if somewhat outlandish, action film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Rutger Hauer delivers a memorable performance as the blind swordsman.
  • The film's premise is intriguing, but the execution is often formulaic.
  • Packs a surprising amount of action and dark humor.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun and action-packed ride, appreciating the novelty of a blind action hero and Rutger Hauer's committed performance, though some noted it was a bit over-the-top.

Fun Fact

The film is loosely based on the 1962 Japanese film 'Zatoichi the Outlaw', which is part of the long-running Zatoichi series about a blind swordsman.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Rutger Hauer as a blind Vietnam vet and master swordsman_** This was inspired by the Japanese film “Zatoichi Challenged” (1967), but I’m sure Marvel’s Daredevil was an influence as well (the character debuted in early 1964 and so had ...