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Fist of Legend (1994)
Directed by Gordon Chan
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Overview
Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.
Rated R | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Jet Li | Shinobu Nakayama | Chin Siu Ho | Billy Chow | Yasuaki Kurata | Paul Chun | Ada Choi | Jackson Liu | Toshimichi Takahashi | Yuen Cheung-Yan | Carol Tam | Lee Man-Biu | Wong San | Derek Cheung Chi-Chuen | Mike Leeder | Shaun Britton | Wong Wa-Wo | Tat Chiu Lee | Kenji Tanigaki | Jacky Cheung Chun-Hung | Chow Gam-Kong | Jack Wong Wai-Leung | Yee Tin-Hung | Gary Mak
Viewing History (seen 3 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2022 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| 02/05/2017 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 7.5 stars |
| 03/01/2013 | TV | Blu-ray | Library | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Really thought I had seen this but to be certain I requested the movie from the library. Was pleasantly surprised to get the Blu-ray, which is pretty nice except it reloads the disc if you stop the film which is incredibly annoying.
Definitely have not seen this Jet Li portrayal as Chen Zhen but it’s basically a remake of Fist of Fury starring Bruce Lee. And also the prequel to the Donnie Yen Chen Zhen flick. Can understand why this is considered one of Li’s best films; the fight sequences are excellent esp. his initial encounter at Kyoto University.
The dubbed Japanese and Cantonese is often annoying as it cuts back and forth, esp. for Yasuaki Kurata in mid-fight with Jet Li, which is so bizarre as to why they did this. Ultimately this is a film worth seeing for all the great leads and fight performances. Billy Chow and Siu-hou Chin are amazing.
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