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Dragon Fist

Dragon Fist

Action · Thriller · 1979

After the death of his master, martial arts student Tong Huo-wan travels with his adoptive family to seek redress from the man responsible but finds himself torn between righteousness and filial piety after becoming entangled in a feud between a local clan and gangsters.

Movie details

Dragon Fist

1979 Action · Thriller 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

After the death of his master, martial arts student Tong Huo-wan travels with his adoptive family to seek redress from the man responsible but finds himself torn between righteousness and filial piety after becoming entangled in a feud between a local clan and gangsters.

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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

Lo Wei

Written by

Wang Chung-Pin

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Tong Huo-Wan

Nora Miao

Nora Miao

Chong Mung-Laan

James Tien Chun

James Tien Chun

Fong Gong

Im Eun-Joo

Im Eun-Joo

Chung Cau-Ping

Yen Shi-Kwan

Yen Shi-Kwan

Chung Gim-Gwan

Mu Szu-Cheng

Mu Szu-Cheng

Ngai Cong-Long

Hsu Hsia

Hsu Hsia

Chong Saam-Taai

Court is in session

Put Dragon Fist 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.