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Legend of a Fighter
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Legend of a Fighter

1982-02-12 · 89 min · ★ 6.4

Action · History

This is a powerful, yet fictionalized life story of Huo Yuan Chia, a real kung fu master in Southern China who brought respect to the populace and allowed kung fu to be taught to all Chinese during a time of revolt and low morale in the country's history.

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Directors
Yuen Woo-ping
Production companies
Seasonal Film Corporation
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bryan Leung Kar-yanBryan Leung Kar-yanOlder Fok Yun Gap
Yasuaki KurataYasuaki KurataTeacher Kong Ho San
Yuen Yat-ChohYuen Yat-ChohYounger Fok Yun Gap
Phillip Ko FaiPhillip Ko FaiFather Fok
Brandy Yuen Jan-YeungBrandy Yuen Jan-YeungBucktooth
Lau Hok-NinLau Hok-NinFather Fok's assistant
Charlie Chan Yiu-LamCharlie Chan Yiu-LamEagle Claw school rep
Steve Lee Ka-tingSteve Lee Ka-tingSanaka Junior
Huang HaHuang Ha
Fung FungFung Fung
Fung Hak-onFung Hak-on
San KuaiSan KuaiShantung Yellow Tiger [cameo]
Yuen Cheung-yanYuen Cheung-yan
Fong YauFong Yau
Tai SanTai San
Lau Fong-SaiLau Fong-Sai
Lee Fat-YuenLee Fat-Yuen
Hoh Tin-ShingHoh Tin-Shing

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