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Action thriller
Fist of Fury (1972): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Fist of Fury is a 1972 action thriller directed by Wei Lo, starring Bruce Lee, Nora Miao and Jun Katsumura. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Wei Lo
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
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The story
What Is Fist of Fury About?
The premise of Fist of Fury without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic martial artist, played by Stephen Chow, enters a global competition to test his skills and prove his worth. Driven by passion and determination, he faces formidable opponents, unleashing a powerful display of martial arts techniques in his pursuit of victory. He strives to overcome challenges and demonstrate his exceptional abilities on the world stage.
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Cast & crew
Fist of Fury Cast
Bruce Lee leads the cast, with Nora Miao and Jun Katsumura. Directed by Wei Lo; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wei Lo
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Fist of Fury Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fist of Fury 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 73% User score
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Plot
Fist of Fury Plot Summary
What happens in Fist of Fury from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant city of Shanghai in 1908, Chen Zhen returns to his cherished Jingwu School with dreams of marrying his beloved, Yuan Li’er](/actor/nora-miao). However, his joyful homecoming is abruptly marred by the devastating news of his revered master, Huo Yuanjia, having passed away. As he grapples with this heart-wrenching loss, the somber funeral is disrupted when a group from a Japanese dojo in the Hongkou District arrives, bombarding the Jingwu students with insults and disdainful taunts.
Full summary
The whole story of Fist of Fury, scene by scene
Videos
Fist of Fury Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
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Quiz
How Well Do You Know Fist of Fury?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Details
Fist of Fury Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “The Chinese Connection” and “Dalla Cina con furore”.
- Also known as
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- The Chinese Connection
- Dalla Cina con furore
- Bruce Lee - O Dragão Chinês
- O Dragão Chinês
- A Fúria do Dragão
- Tomboló ököl
- Een Vuistvol Karate
- 정무문
- خشم اژدها
- ارتباط چینی
- Jing wu men
- Puño de furia
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- Furia Oriental
- Οι Ματωμένες Γροθιές του Μπρους Λι
- Китайската връзка
- Die Faust des Rächers
- Bruce Lee - Die Faust des Rächers
- Bruce Lee - Todesgrüße aus Shanghai
- O Invencível
- Pěst plná hněvu 2
- Öldüren Karatecinin İntikamı
- Todesgrüße aus Shanghai
- La Fureur de vaincre
- Кулак ярости
- Furia Oriental (Fist of Fury)
- 精武门
- Dragens knytnæve
- Pěst plná hněvu
- Οι Ματωμένες Γροθιές του Καράτε
- Wściekłe pięści
- אגרוף הזעם
- خشم اژدها (ارتباط چینی)
- Fruktans nävar
- Pumnul de Fier
- Яростни юмруци
- Vihan nyrkki
- Шалений кулак
- Tinh Võ Môn
- ドラゴン怒りの鉄拳
- Päsť plná hnevu
- قبضة الغضب
- Zmajeva šaka
- Įniršio kumštis
- Fúria oriental
- ไอ้หนุ่มซินตึ๊งล้างแค้น
- Jeklena pest
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Articles About Fist of Fury
Our article about Fist of Fury: “The Influence of Asian Martial Arts on Western Cinema”.
FAQ
Fist of Fury FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Fist of Fury, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fist of Fury?
Fist of Fury runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Fist of Fury released?
Fist of Fury was released on September 9, 1972.
Who directed Fist of Fury?
Fist of Fury was directed by Wei Lo.
Who is in the cast of Fist of Fury?
Fist of Fury stars Bruce Lee, Nora Miao and Jun Katsumura, among 10 credited actors.
How is Fist of Fury rated?
Fist of Fury has 68 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does Fist of Fury have a post-credit scene?
No. Fist of Fury has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fist of Fury in?
The original language of Fist of Fury is Chinese.
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