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Fist of Fury 1972

“Bruce Lee has done the impossible... ...HE'S SURPASSED HIMSELF!!!”

★ 7.2/10 · 1,090 votes R DramaActionThriller Released
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What is Fist of Fury?

Fist of Fury is a martial arts film set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai. The story revolves around a martial arts school, which is threatened by a Japanese dojo.

Type
Film
Year
1972
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Mar 22, 1972
Original language
ZH
Origin
Hong Kong
Studios
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Concord Productions
Budget
$100,000
Revenue
$100,000,000
Genres
Drama, Action, Thriller
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Fist of Fury is a martial arts film set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai. The story revolves around a martial arts school, which is threatened by a Japanese dojo. The school's fighting style is under attack, and the dojo seeks to eliminate it. A key figure in this conflict is the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher. This pupil is central to the school's defense against the Japanese dojo. The occupation of Shanghai by Japanese forces is a significant backdrop to the film's events. The story centers on the conflict between the martial arts school and the Japanese dojo, with the school's pupil playing a pivotal role in the confrontation.

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Should you watch it?

“A dedicated student fights to protect his martial arts school during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai.”

Reasons to watch
  • iconic lead performance
  • intense martial arts sequences
Keep in mind
  • dated production values

Watch it if you enjoy classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema featuring Bruce Lee.

This film contains sequences of martial arts violence consistent with the action genre.

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Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Lo Wei.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Bruce Lee and Nora Miao.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 1972.

What is the film about?

It follows a martial arts student battling a rival Japanese dojo in occupied Shanghai.

Who produced the film?

The film was produced by Raymond Chow for Golden Harvest.