Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death

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Five Fingers of Death

1972
Movie
106 min
Mandarin

A young boxer joins a martial arts school to increase his skill so he can enter a martial arts competition. He leaves the school when he hears that a local gangster is terrorizing the town. He comes to the aid of a young singer and brings on the wrath of the local gang. He eventually enters the martial arts competition after learning iron palm technique and takes out all competition.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users76%
Director: Chang-hwa JeongGenres: Action, Martial Arts, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man seeks revenge after his martial arts school is destroyed and his master is killed by a ruthless rival. He trains in a legendary martial arts style, the "Iron Palm," to hone his skills and exact justice. Along the way, he encounters allies and enemies, navigating a dangerous world of kung fu tournaments and underworld dealings.

Critical Reception

Five Fingers of Death was a significant martial arts film that gained international popularity, especially in Western markets. It is often credited with helping to popularize the kung fu genre in the United States. While critically it received mixed reviews, its commercial success and impact on the genre are undeniable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting martial arts sequences and iconic "Iron Palm" technique.

  • Noted for its contribution to the global popularity of kung fu cinema.

  • Some critics found the plot formulaic, but acknowledged its entertainment value.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action-packed fight scenes and the unique martial arts techniques showcased. The revenge narrative and the underdog story resonated well with viewers.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive "Iron Palm" technique, which involved actors striking iron posts, became legendary and influenced many subsequent martial arts films.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Comic book chopsocky flick from Hong Kong_** This was the movie that broke the Asian martial arts craze in America in 1973, following the success of the “Kung Fu” pilot and ensuing television series the previous year. Roy Thomas was ...

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