Jing wu men (Fist of Fury) (The Chinese Connection) (1972)
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92% of critics liked it
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83% of users liked it
(12,775 ratings)
One of the best action films starring the legendary Bruce Lee, this movie features the martial artist as Chen Chen, who returns to his former school in early 20th century Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While probing the man's death and seeking vengeance,… More One of the best action films starring the legendary Bruce Lee, this movie features the martial artist as Chen Chen, who returns to his former school in early 20th century Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While probing the man's death and seeking vengeance, Chen discovers that a drug smuggling operation, a rival school, and simmering racial tensions between Chinese and Japanese locals are factors in the nefarious dealings at his alma mater and in his master's slaying. Chen's got his work cut out for him as he takes on assassins of both races, and even a towering Russian. Variously titled The Chinese Connection and The Iron Hand, Fist of Fury features stunt work by a young Jackie Chan (who served as Lee's double). The film was remade two and a half decades later as Fist of Legend (1999), with Jet Li in the role of Chen. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Directed By
- Wei Lo
- Written By
- Wei Lo
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Mar 22, 1972 Wide
- On DVD
- Jan 21, 1998
- Studio
- MoMedia
Critic Reviews
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A.H. Weiler, New York Times
He [Lee] is decidedly an eye-catching figure as he takes on all comers, singly or in whimpering groups, in stylized, Karate-like bouts with swift, balletic moves, baleful stares, deadly flying fists and legs and, of course, all the necessary eerie shouts.
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Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion
Bruce Lee at his fiercest
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Scott Weinberg, DVD Clinic
Semi-speed through the "chatty" stuff if you absolutely must, but be sure not to miss any of the mayhem.
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Fred Topel, About.com
Good Bruce Lee movie. Watch him kick ass.
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Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Not quite up to par with Lee's parting opus . . . but a fitting showcase for Lee's exceptional prowess
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Cast
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Bruce Lee
as Chen Chen
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Nora Miao
as Yan Le-erh
- Maria Yi
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James Tien
as Fan Chun-hsia
- Feng Tien
- Han Ying Chieh
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Bob Baker
as Russian Boxer
- Kam Shan
- Anthony Liu
- Ngai Fung
- Lee Kwan
