The Thunderbolt Fist
霹靂拳
Synopsis
A small village is taken over by the nasty Japanese, who kill the town's top kung fu fighter in order to scare the populace into submission. Escaping the wrath of the Japanese, the son of the master flees into the hills, where he trains with a group of rebels led by Gam Kei-Chu. Fast-forward ten years, and Chuen returns to the village armed with his father's secret technique of the Thunderbolt Fist with the hopes of killing the leader of the Japanese.
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The Thunderbolt Fist (1972) DVD Trailer 霹靂拳
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-29
Top Cast
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Shih Szu
Die Er
Chuan Yuan
Fang Tie Wa
James Nam Seok-Hoon
Gu Gang
Huang Chin-feng
Feng Niou (Adult)
Tung Lin
Da Xiong
Fang Mian
Master Fang Ping Bai
Jin Bong-jin
Gu Lan
Kim Ki-joo
Gin Chi
Wong Ching-Ho
Old Wang
Chu Gam
Japanese Advisor
Chin Kang
Gin Gang
Shum Lo
Gin Chi's Villager
Hsu Yu
Villager
Chiang Lung
Japanese Ronin
Austin Wai Tin-Chi
Tie Wa As a Boy
Stephen Tung Wai
Gu Gang As a Boy
Someno Yukio
Japanese Fighter
Steve Lee Ka-Ting
Japanese Fighter on Stage
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Il-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Cho-Chien
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- 霹靂拳
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Il-ho
Li Cho-Chien
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Tien-You Wang, Wang Ti
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Hyeon Dong-chun
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Runme Shaw
Producer
Hyeon Dong-chun
Editor
Jang Il-ho
Director
Tien-You Wang
Director of Photography
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Li Cho-Chien
Screenplay
Wang Ti
Director of Photography
Chow Tat
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thunderbolt Fist
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What is The Thunderbolt Fist about?
A small village is taken over by the nasty Japanese, who kill the town's top kung fu fighter in order to scare the populace into submission. Escaping the wrath of the Japanese, the son of the master flees into the hills, where he trains with a group of rebels led by Gam Kei-Chu. Fast-forward ten years, and Chuen returns to the village armed with his father's secret technique of the Thunderbolt Fist with the hopes of killing the leader of the Japanese.
Who directed The Thunderbolt Fist?
The Thunderbolt Fist was directed by Jang Il-ho.
Who stars in The Thunderbolt Fist?
The principal cast of The Thunderbolt Fist includes Shih Szu, Chuan Yuan, James Nam Seok-Hoon, Huang Chin-feng, Tung Lin.
When was The Thunderbolt Fist released and how long is it?
The Thunderbolt Fist was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thunderbolt Fist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thunderbolt Fist was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.