The Fearless Young Boxer (1979): Cast & Plot
The Fearless Young Boxer is a 1979 action film directed by Jimmy Shaw, starring Casanova Wong as Wo Pa Fong, Peter Chang Chi-Long and Hwa Ling. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jimmy Shaw
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fearless Young Boxer About?
The premise of The Fearless Young Boxer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a fishing trip, Shao Lung watches his father slain by the ruthless Wu Pa Feng. Shaken, he seeks refuge with his uncle’s troupe of travelling kung‑fu acrobats, where he trains intensively, mastering martial arts and acrobatic techniques. Determined, Lung prepares to exact his long‑awaited revenge.
The Fearless Young Boxer Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- fishing
- father
- young
- group
The Fearless Young Boxer Cast & Characters
Casanova Wong leads the cast as Wo Pa Fong, with Peter Chang Chi-Long as Xiao Lung and Hwa Ling as Xiao Ling. Directed by Jimmy Shaw; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jimmy Shaw
- Casanova Wong as Wo Pa Fong
- Peter Chang Chi-Long as Xiao Lung
- Hwa Ling as Xiao Ling
- Ga Hoi as Lu Lin Hai
Also Starring in The Fearless Young Boxer
· 2 more- Ma Chin-Ku Stumpy
- Lung Fei Tin Tin Yin
More from Jimmy Shaw
One more film directed by Jimmy Shaw: Return of the Tiger.
The Fearless Young Boxer Plot Summary
What happens in The Fearless Young Boxer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wo Pa Feng Casanova Wong kills one of his former gang members, Li Tien Yen (Fei Lung), in a tense duel, sealing the fate that will pull a young man named Shao Lung into a long, spiraling cycle of revenge. Before that fatal duel, Li Tien Yen passes a gold plate to his son, a memento that Wo Pa Feng is determined to possess. Shao Lung witnesses his father’s death from the bushes, a moment that hardens his resolve and sets him on a path that will entwine loyalty, fear, and ambition.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fearless Young Boxer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Fearless Young Boxer?
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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Who kills Shao Lung's father, Li Tien Yen?
The Fearless Young Boxer Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Method Man” and “Avenging Boxer”.
- Also known as
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- Method Man
- Avenging Boxer
- Bad Dog Fu
- Бесстрашный юный боксер
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The Fearless Young Boxer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Fearless Young Boxer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fearless Young Boxer?
The Fearless Young Boxer runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Fearless Young Boxer released?
The Fearless Young Boxer was released in 1979.
Who directed The Fearless Young Boxer?
The Fearless Young Boxer was directed by Jimmy Shaw.
More films by Jimmy Shaw Who is in the cast of The Fearless Young Boxer?
The Fearless Young Boxer stars Casanova Wong as Wo Pa Fong, Peter Chang Chi-Long as Xiao Lung and Hwa Ling as Xiao Ling, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Fearless Young Boxer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fearless Young Boxer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Fearless Young Boxer in?
The original language of The Fearless Young Boxer is Chinese.
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