Kung Fu Fever
Kung Fu Fever

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Kung Fu Fever

1979
Movie
80 min
Korean

A training manual supposed used by Bruce Lee himself has mysteriously disappeared and is highly sought after by good and evil alike.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Kenneth LaiGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A martial arts master goes undercover to dismantle a criminal organization that is using a martial arts school as a front. He faces numerous challenges and battles against skilled fighters, ultimately seeking justice for those wronged by the syndicate. The film blends intense fight sequences with moments of lighthearted humor.

Critical Reception

Kung Fu Fever is a typical entry in the Bruceploitation genre, featuring energetic fight choreography and a straightforward plot. While not critically acclaimed, it provided fans of martial arts films with the expected action and fight sequences characteristic of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features solid, if unoriginal, martial arts action.

  • The plot follows a familiar kung fu formula.

  • Satisfies fans of the genre with its fight scenes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse for this film, but those available generally acknowledge its competent action sequences within the context of its genre.

Fun Fact

The film is part of the 'Bruceploitation' subgenre, which emerged in Hong Kong cinema following the death of Bruce Lee, featuring actors who resembled or mimicked his style and persona.

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