Fist of Fury 1991
Seen it?1991 | 96 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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 wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Batman Begins or Kill Bill: Vol. 1, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Lau Ching, a Mainlander with an incredibly powerful right arm, arrives in Hong Kong to find his cousin. He befriends with a drifter named Handsome, and a martial artist girl named Mandy. In order to woo her, Ching participates in a fighting competition in hopes of winning a $10 million prize, and must defeat his love rival, Wai, in the ring.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joh Chung-Sing
- Stephen ChowLau Ching
- Kenny BeeHandsome
- Sharla Cheung ManMandy Fok
- Corey YuenMaster Fok Wan
- Vincent Wan Yeung-mingCheng Wai
- Shing Fui-OnMaster Chiu Tung
- Susan Ha Chi-ChunFlute Ping
- Tung ChiKeung
- Woo FungOne of the 4th Brother
- Sze-Ma Wah-lungOne of the 4th Brother