The Man with the Iron Fists (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Man with the Iron Fists is a 2012 action film starring Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu and Cung Le. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $20.5 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man with the Iron Fists About?
The premise of The Man with the Iron Fists without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a remote jungle village, a skilled blacksmith finds himself pressured to forge weapons for warring clans. As their conflict intensifies, he discovers a hidden power that transforms him into a powerful warrior. He joins forces with a group of legendary heroes to fight against ruthless enemies and protect his adopted home. The film combines intense martial arts action with a distinctive style, featuring a score and performances from hip-hop artist RZA.
The Man with the Iron Fists Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- china
- chop socky
- gang war
- sword fight
- martial arts
- ninja
- actor director writer
- man murders a woman
- woman murders a man
- reference to the warriors
- grindhouse film
- child in jeopardy
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- martial arts action
- australian actor plays a british character
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- metal hand
- treasure
- band
- gold
- village
- blacksmith
- army
- fight
- assassin
- soldier
- knife
- brothel
- revenge
- first part
- gold bullion
- englishman
- englishman abroad
- scene during opening credits
- self narration
- end credits roll call
- six word title
- head chopped off
- breasts
- blood splatter
- corrupt official
- mace
- axe
- mercenary
- bathtub
- drunkenness
- samurai
- threatened with a knife
- sex scene
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- former slave
The Man with the Iron Fists Cast
Russell Crowe leads the cast, with Lucy Liu and Cung Le.
The Man with the Iron Fists Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Man with the Iron Fists 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 51% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 55% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
11 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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The Man with the Iron Fists Plot Summary
What happens in The Man with the Iron Fists from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In nineteenth-century China, Jungle Village is embroiled in conflicts among various clans. The skilled village blacksmith, driven by love, devises deadly weapons for these clans with the hope of using his earnings to buy the freedom of his beloved, Lady Silk, so they can escape together. Meanwhile, the local governor assigns the formidable leader of the Lion Clan, Gold Lion, the responsibility of securing a substantial shipment of gold traveling through the village. However, treachery lurks as his lieutenants, Silver Lion and Bronze Lion, conspire to betray him, aiming to snatch the gold for themselves. Their cunning plan unfolds amidst a brawl with the Hyena Clan, permitting their accomplice, Poison Dagger, the governor’s aide, to assassinate Gold.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man with the Iron Fists, scene by scene
The Man with the Iron Fists Box Office & Budget
The Man with the Iron Fists grossed $20.5 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $15.6 million came from the US and Canada and $4.9 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.5M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $15.6M
- International
- $4.9M
- Budget
- $15M
The Man with the Iron Fists Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Restricted Trailer #2
- Teaser Blu-ray & DVD Promo
- Featurette The Man with the Iron Fists - A Look Inside - Own it 2/12 on Blu-ray & DVD
How Well Do You Know The Man with the Iron Fists?
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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What is the primary motivation behind the blacksmith's actions in the village?
The Man with the Iron Fists Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “L'Homme aux poings de fer” and “铁拳汉子”.
- Also known as
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- L'Homme aux poings de fer
- 铁拳汉子
- 金刚拳
- 铁拳男人
- 铁拳无敌
- El hombre de los puños de hierro
- O Homem Com Punhos De Ferro
- アイアン・フィスト
- 러셀 크로우의 아이언 피스트
- L'uomo con i pugni di ferro
- Demir Yumruklu Adam
- Pěsti ze železa
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- O Homem dos Punhos de Ferro
- Железный кулак
- Człowiek o Żelaznych Pięściach
- 铁拳
- วีรบุรุษหมัดเหล็ก
- Мъжът с железните юмруци
- A vasöklű férfi
- Ο Άνθρωπος με τις Σιδερένιες Γροθιές
- Omul cu pumni de fier
- האיש עם אגרופי הברזל
- Людина із залізними кулаками
- 철권을 가진 사나이
- Vīrs ar dzelzs dūrēm
- El hombre con los puños de hierro
- 鐵拳無敵
- Tay Đấm Sắt
- Päste zo železa
- Čovjek sa željeznim šakama
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The Man with the Iron Fists FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Man with the Iron Fists, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man with the Iron Fists?
The Man with the Iron Fists runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Man with the Iron Fists released?
The Man with the Iron Fists was released on November 2, 2012.
Who is in the cast of The Man with the Iron Fists?
The Man with the Iron Fists stars Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu and Cung Le, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Man with the Iron Fists make at the box office?
The Man with the Iron Fists grossed $20.5 million worldwide ($15.6 million domestic, $4.9 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is The Man with the Iron Fists rated?
The Man with the Iron Fists has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does The Man with the Iron Fists have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man with the Iron Fists has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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