Fist of Legend
Fist of Legend
精武英雄
Overview
"Chen Zhen returns to Shanghai from studying in Japan to find his revered master has been killed in a match against a Japanese fighter. Disbelieving that his master could be beaten fairly, he exhumes the body, discovers poisoning, and sets out to avenge his master and restore the honor of the Jingwu school amidst rising Sino-Japanese tensions."
Iconic Tracked Scenes
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Chen Zhen single-handedly defeats an entire Japanese dojo, demonstrating vast superiority without using lethal force.
"chen zhen dojo fight""fighting the whole dojo" - ▶
A philosophical and incredibly technical sparring match between Chen Zhen and Funakoshi, fighting blindfolded to test true awareness.
"blindfold fight""funakoshi fight" - ▶
The grueling, bone-breaking final showdown against the seemingly indestructible General Fujita.
"fujita final fight""breaking fujita"
Why It's Remembered
- ★Chen Zhen fighting the entire Japanese dojo to a standstill.
- ★The blindfolded sparring match with his Japanese master, Funakoshi.
- ★The brutal, joint-breaking final battle against General Fujita.
Cultural Context
- ◈A remake of Bruce Lee's 'Fist of Fury', widely considered superior in its martial arts choreography and nuanced storytelling.
- ◈Choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping, featuring some of Jet Li's most celebrated fight scenes.
- ◈Notable for portraying the Japanese characters with more depth and respect than the original film.
About the Action Elements
Fist of Legend is widely celebrated among martial arts cinema fans for sequences involving dojo, multiple opponents, superior, challenge, respect. One of the most memorable sequences features Jet Li naturally executing chen zhen dojo fight, where the choreography and unique set pieces become the unexpected highlight of the film.