Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
Seen it?2010 | 105 min | Drama, Action, History, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, action fans and history buffs. If you loved Batman Begins, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$48K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung
- Donnie YenChen Zhen
- Shu QiKiki
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangLiu Yutian
- Huang BoHuang
- Huo SiyanWeiwei
- Angela Jiajia ChenHuang Lan
- Zhou YangQi Zhishan
- Ryu KohataColonel Chikaraishi
- Ryohei KurosawaChikaraishi Sasaki
- Yasuaki KurataChikaraishis Vater