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The Fly Dragon Mountain
Desperately requesting help and money for his ailing mother, little Erhfutzu receives help from Miss Yun and her company that then moves on. Finding his mother murdered soon thereafter, we cut to Erhfutzu as an adult (Steve Chan), now a swordsman known as Scabbed Tiger and out to revenge the death of his mother. Seeking someone with a particular piece of jade, he finds the one and promptly executes his plan. Bumping into the servant and daughter (Yeung Mung-Wa) of Miss Yun later on, she is grieving the death of her father and as it turns out, it's the victim of Erhfutzu's. Realizing his mistake, he tries to set things as right as possible by going after the right man for his sake and for the sake of Miss Yun's daughter. All while keeping the truth of his actions inside...
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Plot Summary
A young martial artist, seeking revenge for his father's death, trains rigorously and seeks out his father's former martial arts master. He must then confront the assassin responsible for his father's demise, leading to a series of intense and expertly choreographed fight sequences.
Critical Reception
The Fly Dragon Mountain is a highly regarded early work from director Yuen Woo-ping, celebrated for its innovative and dynamic martial arts choreography. While perhaps not as polished as his later works, it is considered a significant contribution to the martial arts genre of its era, appreciated by fans for its energetic action and acrobatic performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting and innovative fight choreography.
Appreciated for its energetic performances and strong martial arts sequences.
Considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the 70s martial arts genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's impressive fight scenes and the skill of the performers, noting its appeal as a classic martial arts film from the period.
Fun Fact
This film is an early example of Yuen Woo-ping's directorial style, which would later gain international acclaim for its work on films like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'The Matrix'.
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