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Mu Hyoup Gum Pung

1980
Movie
100 min
Korean

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jeong Jin-wooGenres: Action, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

A skilled martial artist is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must go on the run. He seeks out a legendary master to train him, hoping to clear his name and exact revenge on those who wronged him. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and battles against dangerous opponents.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its action sequences and martial arts choreography but criticism for its predictable plot. It is generally considered a solid entry in the 1980s martial arts genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for intense and well-executed martial arts fights.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.

  • Seen as a typical, albeit entertaining, martial arts flick of its era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older martial arts film, but those available often highlight the impressive fight scenes and the performance of the lead actors, particularly Hwang Jang-lee.

Fun Fact

Hwang Jang-lee, a prominent martial artist and actor, famously portrayed the antagonist 'Silver Fox' in the iconic Jackie Chan film 'Drunken Master'.

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