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Directed by Patrick Yuen Ho-Chuen, The Fighting Fool leans on a strong ensemble — Meng Yuen-Man, Kwan Fung, Chun Wong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1979.
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The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.
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