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Five Fingers of Death 1972

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What is Five Fingers of Death?

Five Fingers of Death is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1972
Status
Released
Runtime
106 minutes
Release date
Apr 28, 1972
Studios
Shaw Brothers
Genres
Action, Drama
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Streaming Intelligence

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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Drama

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Five Fingers of Death is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Shaw Brothers. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A boxer trains in kung fu to confront a ruthless gangster and a high‑stakes tournament.”

Reasons to watch
  • Classic 1970s Hong Kong kung fu choreography
  • Features the iron palm technique
  • Stars martial arts star Lieh Lo
Keep in mind
  • Dated production values may feel slow to modern viewers

Watch it if you enjoy retro kung fu stories about a fighter mastering new skills to battle crime.

The film contains period martial‑arts violence and intense action typical of early 1970s cinema.

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What is the protagonist’s occupation before joining the martial arts school?

He is a young boxer.

What special technique does he learn for the competition?

He learns the iron palm technique.

Who directed Five Fingers of Death?

The film was directed by Chang‑hwa Jeong.

When was Five Fingers of Death originally released?

It was released in 1972, with a U.S. release on March 21 1973.

What genres best describe the film?

It is categorized as an action and drama film with martial‑arts focus.

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