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Close Kung Fu Encounter
1930 Manchuria: Seong-Jin, a member of Korean independence army, is arrested and tortured by Suzuki. Seong-Jin’s tells his colleague Min-Wuk the location of funds. Min-Wuk puts the money into the stomach of a dead hog and floats it down the river. Soon, Min-Wuk is captured by Mokosan, a gangster from Peking and Ye-Ji, a barmaid. While Suzuki arrests all of them and kills Mokosan, Min-Wuk, succeeds in arresting Suzuki and escaping, as he continues his journey along the river to deliver the funds.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist seeks revenge against the triad members who murdered his family. He trains rigorously and utilizes his formidable kung fu skills to systematically eliminate his enemies. The film follows his journey of vengeance, showcasing intense fight sequences and his unwavering determination.
Critical Reception
Close Kung Fu Encounter is a typical martial arts film of its era, often praised for its fast-paced action and impressive fight choreography by fans of the genre. However, it's generally overlooked by mainstream critics due to a simple plot and common tropes found in kung fu cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic fight scenes and competent martial arts performances.
Criticized for a derivative and predictable revenge plot.
A solid, if unremarkable, entry in the 1970s kung fu film genre.
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Fun Fact
The film features a young Lung Ti, who would go on to have a prolific career in Hong Kong cinema, often playing heroic or morally ambiguous characters.
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