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The Bloody Fists

1972 · 97 min Action
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Yuen Woo Ping, who would in time become one of the world's leading martial arts choreographers, blocked the fight scenes for this Kung Fu action extravaganza. A small Chinese town is being torn apart by a conflict between local farmers and Japanese soldiers of fortune, who have been brought to town to liberate supplies of a rare Chinese herb. A martial arts expert gifted in both Chinese and Japanese fighting disciplines passes through town, and takes it upon himself to settle the feud.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 蕩寇灘
Year 1972
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action
Director Ng See-Yuen
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (14 votes)

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The film constructs a straightforward moral conflict between oppressed farmers and mercenary soldiers, relying on clear archetypes rather than complex characters. The action sequences, choreographed by a young Yuen Woo-ping, showcase the raw energy and inventive staging that would later define his career.

Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find satisfaction in its direct narrative and purposeful fight scenes. What lingers after the final showdown is the pure, unadulterated drive of classic martial arts cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ng See-Yuen

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