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Fist of Legend

Fist of Legend

Action · 1994

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.

Movie details

Fist of Legend

“To avenge his master's death, He'll fight like never before!”

1994 Action 1h 43m

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TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Gordon Chan

Written by

Gordon Chan · Lan Kay Toa · Kim Yip Kwong-Kim

Jet Li

Jet Li

Chen Zhen

Shinobu Nakayama

Shinobu Nakayama

Mitsuko Yamada

Chin Siu-Ho

Chin Siu-Ho

Hou Ting-En

Billy Chow Bei-Lei

Billy Chow Bei-Lei

General Fujita

Yasuaki Kurata

Yasuaki Kurata

Fuimo Funakoshi

Paul Chun Pui

Paul Chun Pui

Nong Jinsun

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Ada Choi Siu-Fan

Rose

Court is in session

Put Fist of Legend on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.