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Raging Fists
Tony and Nanar, two teenagers who met in reform school, are part of a gang of idle, penniless youngsters from the Paris suburbs. Together, they go to dances and plan mischief. The muse of the gang, B.B. La Brune, organizes leisure activities when she's not up to no good. Unemployed and penniless, they all dream of consumption and possession. Until the day a fight turns ugly: Tony, trying to reason with Nanar, pulls the trigger.
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Plot Summary
A young martial artist seeks revenge against the corrupt businessmen who framed his father for a crime he didn't commit. Trained in the art of kung fu, he embarks on a dangerous mission to expose their illegal activities and clear his father's name. Along the way, he encounters formidable opponents and must master his skills to overcome them and achieve justice.
Critical Reception
Raging Fists is considered a classic of 1970s martial arts cinema, praised for its energetic fight choreography and straightforward revenge plot. While not as thematically deep as some of its contemporaries, it delivered the expected high-octane action that fans of the genre craved.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting and well-executed fight sequences.
Appreciated for its classic martial arts action and revenge narrative.
Seen as a solid, if unspectacular, entry in the 70s kung fu genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's action-packed martial arts scenes and satisfying conclusion to the protagonist's quest for vengeance. Some viewers noted the plot's simplicity but were still entertained by the fight choreography.
Fun Fact
The film features choreography by the legendary Korean martial artist Ji Han-jae, who also appears in the movie.
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