1972 · 108 min · R

Fist of Fury

Name: Fist of Fury
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller
Released: 1972
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Tien Feng

Directed by Lo Wei · Drama, Action, Thriller

Fist of Fury (1972) is a Drama film, directed by Lo Wei set in Shanghai during the 1900s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A martial arts, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of revenge and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer

Joseph Koo

Cinematography

Chris Chen Ching-Chu

Cast

Bruce LeeNora MiaoMaria YiJames Tien ChunTien FengHuang Tsung-HsunHan Ying-ChiehWei Ping-Ao

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Shanghai

Setting

Urban

When

1900s

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts

Themes

Revenge Freedom & Oppression

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

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Fist of Fury

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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