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HONG KONG · 1982

Legend of a Fighter

Yuen Woo-Ping
martial arts mastery Chinese nationalism social empowerment historical biography cultural pride
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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.

Year1982
CountryHong Kong
DirectorYuen Woo-Ping
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