None of Bruce Lee's movies have been revisited on the big screen more than Fist of Fury. Enter the Dragon is without question the actor's most popular film, but Fist of Fury has a unique legacy unrivaled by any of Lee's other movies. Since it hit theaters in 1971, the story has served as the foundation for several more martial arts films.
Released in 1971, Fist of Fury was the second of five kung fu movies Lee worked on in his lifetime. In the film, the actor played Chen Zhen, a Chinese martial artist who rises up to fight the Japanese after his master dies. The patriotic symbolism attached to Lee's character made Fist of Fury an impactful film in the Hong Kong movie industry. In response to its success, filmmakers found more to do with Chen Zhen and the struggle faced by the people in the movie. Of course, this...
Released in 1971, Fist of Fury was the second of five kung fu movies Lee worked on in his lifetime. In the film, the actor played Chen Zhen, a Chinese martial artist who rises up to fight the Japanese after his master dies. The patriotic symbolism attached to Lee's character made Fist of Fury an impactful film in the Hong Kong movie industry. In response to its success, filmmakers found more to do with Chen Zhen and the struggle faced by the people in the movie. Of course, this...
- 3/1/2023
- by Charles Nicholas Raymond
- ScreenRant
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.