The Fist of Justice

A former martial arts champion, seeking a peaceful life, is drawn back into the violent underworld when his family is threatened by a ruthless crime syndicate. He must dust off his formidable skills to protect his loved ones and dismantle the organization that plagues his city.

The Fist of Justice is a low-budget martial arts film that gained a cult following for its earnest, if unpolished, action sequences and its place within the exploitative cinema of its era. While not critically acclaimed, it is appreciated by fans of direct-to-video action and grindhouse cinema for its straightforward narrative and dedication to showcasing martial arts.

• Features surprisingly competent fight choreography for its budget.

• A quintessential example of 70s martial arts exploitation cinema.

• Often cited for its raw, gritty aesthetic rather than nuanced storytelling.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those that exist often highlight the film's dedication to martial arts action, appreciating its unpretentious approach and cult status.

The film's star and martial artist, Ron Marchini, was a real-life karate champion and incorporated many of his own techniques into the fight scenes.