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7.5 / 10(641 votes)IMDbR19941h 43m$1.9M Worldwide GrossHong Kong, China

Fist of Legend

精武英雄

“To avenge his master's death, He'll fight like never before!”

Synopsis

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Fist Of Legend - Cine Asia Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-04

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 22, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 20, 2008

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.9M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1x

+$8K net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1.9MWorldwide: $1.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Gordon Chan
Screenplay & Story
Gordon Chan, Lan Kay Toa, Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Original Score
Joseph Koo, Stephen Edwards
Original Title
精武英雄
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, China
Spoken Languages
English, Japanese, Cantonese
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$1.9M
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Production Studios
Eastern Productions, Orange Sky Golden Harvest

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gordon Chan

Screenplay & Story

Gordon Chan, Lan Kay Toa, Kim Yip Kwong-Kim

Original Score & Music

Joseph Koo, Stephen Edwards

Director of Photography

Derek Wan Man-Kit

Film Editing

Chan Ki-Hop

Producers

Jet Li, Dante Lam Chiu-yin

Department Leadership Roster

Derek Wan Man-Kit

Director of Photography

Joseph Koo

Joseph Koo

Original Music Composer

Chan Ki-Hop

Editor

Jet Li

Jet Li

Producer

Stephen Edwards

Stephen Edwards

Original Music Composer

Gordon Chan

Gordon Chan

Screenplay

Lan Kay Toa

Screenplay

Gordon Chan

Gordon Chan

Director

Kim Yip Kwong-Kim

Kim Yip Kwong-Kim

Screenplay

Horace Ma Kwong-Wing

Production Design

Dante Lam Chiu-yin

Dante Lam Chiu-yin

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fist of Legend.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fist of Legend

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fist of Legend about?

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

Who directed Fist of Legend?

Fist of Legend was directed by Gordon Chan.

Who stars in Fist of Legend?

The principal cast of Fist of Legend includes Jet Li, Shinobu Nakayama, Chin Siu-Ho, Billy Chow Bei-Lei, Yasuaki Kurata.

When was Fist of Legend released and how long is it?

Fist of Legend was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of Fist of Legend?

Fist of Legend had a reported production budget of $1.9M and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Fist of Legend?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fist of Legend was composed by Joseph Koo, Stephen Edwards.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fist of Legend?

Fist of Legend holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).