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- The Grandmaster (2013) Based on the life of martial arts grandmaster Ip Man. Based on the life story of the important real-life martial artist figure Ip Man, The Grandmaster was written and directed by the acclaimed In the Mood for Love filmmaker Wong Kar-wai.
- The Lost Bladesman (2011) Based on the story of Guan Yu. A historical war movie loosely based on the story of Guan Yu’s crossing five passes and slaying six generals, The Lost Bladesman explored the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of Shu Han of the Three Kingdoms.
- Ip Man (2008) Based on the life of martial arts grandmaster Ip Man. A biographical martial arts movie based on the teacher of Bruce Lee, Ip Man was the first in a long-running franchise that blended fact and fiction to present an entertaining take on the experiences of the real-life Ip Man.
- Fearless (2006) Loosely based on the life of martial artist Huo Yuanjia. Fearless was based on the life of Huo Yuanjia, an important figure in Chinese martial arts who was also depicted on film in Fist of Fury as an apprentice of Chen Zhen.
Nov 29, 2021 · 24 Best Kung Fu Movies of All Time. Here’s Complex’s definitive round-up of all those whose kicks were fast as lightning. From 'Kung Fu Panda' to 'Fist of Fury,' these are the best kung...
This is the definitive list of the Top 250 Greatest Martial Arts Movies from The East, to West, And Back Again.... Movies that fall under my "Martial Arts" category and will be considered and included here are as follows: Hand to Hand Combat, (Kung Fu, Hapkido, Filipino Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Karate, Pankration, MMA, Etc...)
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- Fist of Fury
- The Lost Bladesman
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Ip Man is a successful martial art film series with five different instalments. Starring Donnie Yen, the Hong Kong-produced saga follows the real-life story of Wing Chun master Ip Man, albeit with a few embellishments. The first film is set during the Sino-Japanese war in the 1930’s, inviting us on a breathtaking ride through this tumultuous period...
Shaolin is one of the most iconic martial arts, represented in countless epic films. The 1977 Shaw Brothers’ masterpiece Executioners from Shaolinis commonly referred to as one of the best examples. This high-octane multi-generational tale of revenge and extreme violence follows the Shaolin in their fight against Pai Mei, a breakaway Shaolin monk w...
The last critically acclaimed wushu martial arts epic by Ronny Yu, Fearless is a historical account of Huo Yuanjia’s life with Jet Li in the main role. It follows a period where Japan and the West were slowly grinding down the Qing Dynasty. In response, the Chinese martial arts master began challenging foreign fighters, greatly increasing his count...
Bruce Lee’s second major role was Fist of Fury, a 1972 Hong Kong film. The main narrative centres around Chen Zhen’s desire for justice and revenge following the death of his master. A whirlwind ride follows, where we get to see exactly why the Dragon was so famous. The film made $100 million in gross profit worldwide, marking it as one of the most...
Set in the first few hundred years AD, The Lost Bladesman is based on a 14th-century novel called Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Directed by Alan Mok and Felix Chong, it follows the fate of Guan Yu, a Han military general closely implicated with the end of the dynasty. The original story has 120 chapters and mentions over a thousand characters, mak...
The above-listed martial arts movies are inspired by real-life events. These movies could almost act as an educational form of entertainment to some viewers, seeing that they are inspired by historical events. In fact, some people are fond of such films for the fact that they contain both elements of entertainment and some degree of education combi...
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- Bloodsport (1988) It is potentially one of the biggest titles on this list, and it stands out because it was produced in America and can easily be lumped in with a lot of action films of this era.
- The Lost Bladesman (2011) Donnie Yen will be appearing a few times on this list. The Lost Bladesman is a historical war biopic and action film. It's about Guan Yu and based on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is grounded in historical facts about Guan Yu and how he slayed six generals and played a key role in the fall of the Han Dynasty.
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) An overlooked biopic of maybe the biggest icon of martial arts films, Bruce Lee. Yet, by 1993, Bruce Lee had been gone for two decades, so Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story feeds its audience information about Lee that they may not have been known at the time.
- Hero (2002) Hero is based on a true story about something that happened in 227 BC. The Jet Li-led film was the first Chinese film to hit number one at the box office in America.
Bruce Lee is the KING of KUNG FU Cinema and is arguably the greatest Martial Artist of the 20th century. He is a Philosopher, a Teacher, A Director, A Writer, An Actor, A MARTIAL ARTIST, An Inspiration, A Family Man, and A Legend. Its safe to say he influenced & inspired EVERYONE on this list.
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Top 100 Kung Fu films. Classic Wushu Wuxia films showcasing martial artists, my personal favourites plus others that I've come across for comparison.
