Kung Fu Revenger
Kung Fu Revenger

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Kung Fu Revenger

1974
Movie
75 min
Mandarin

Excellent rare basher from Taiwan.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jimmy Wang YuGenres: Action, Martial Arts, Drama

Plot Summary

After his martial arts school is destroyed and his master killed by a ruthless gang, a young martial artist seeks revenge. He travels to a new city, hones his skills, and trains with different masters to become a formidable fighter. Ultimately, he confronts the gang responsible for his loss, leading to a series of intense and brutal kung fu battles.

Critical Reception

Kung Fu Revenger is a classic example of 1970s Hong Kong martial arts cinema, praised for its energetic fight choreography and straightforward revenge plot. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream Western critics at the time, it was a popular film among kung fu enthusiasts and contributed to the genre's global rise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its non-stop action and impressive martial arts sequences.

  • A quintessential revenge-driven kung fu flick that delivers on its promise of combat.

  • Its simple narrative serves as a solid vehicle for showcasing diverse fighting styles.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the film's authentic kung fu action and the satisfying revenge narrative.

Fun Fact

Director and star Jimmy Wang Yu was a pioneer in the Hong Kong martial arts film industry, having also starred in the influential film 'One-Armed Swordsman' (1967).

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