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Fist of Fury
Why this pick
Bruce Lee again channels righteous fury in a lean, escalating revenge story, with more emotionally charged confrontations and the same direct, physical martial-arts impact.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE1971 1h 40m HKG
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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Why this pick
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Why this pick
For another period martial-arts showcase with Lee-adjacent intensity, it combines Shaw-style combat with a darker, more unusual horror atmosphere.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Cheng Chao-an (Bruce Lee) is a Chinese man who moves to Thailand to live with his adopted family and work in an ice factory. He meets his cousin Hsu Chien (James Tien (actor)) and Hsu's younger brother by accident when Hsu Chien stands up to local street thugs. Cheng refrains from getting involved, as he swore to his mother to never participate in any fighting. He wears a jade amulet around his neck as a reminder of his pledge.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Bruce Lee
Cheng Chiu On
Nora Miao
Drinkstand owner (as Mao Ke-hsiu)
Ying-Chieh Han
Hsiao Mi (The Boss)
James Tien
Hsiu Chien
Chih Chen
Ice Factory Manager