Fist of the North Star
北斗之拳
Synopsis
A warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken, which gives him the ability to kill most adversaries from within through the use of the human body's secret vital points, often resulting in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various ravagers who threaten the lives of the weak and innocent, as well as rival martial artists. This time he saves the earth from a gigantic demon witch and her arm of fighters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Chung-Wan
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
- Original Title
- 北斗之拳
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Chung-Wan
Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
Yao Ching-Yi, Chiang Long-Sheng
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Chung-Wan
Director
Edward Leung Yiu-Ming
Writer
Yao Ching-Yi
Producer
Chiang Long-Sheng
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fist of the North Star
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What is Fist of the North Star about?
A warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken, which gives him the ability to kill most adversaries from within through the use of the human body's secret vital points, often resulting in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various ravagers who threaten the lives of the weak and innocent, as well as rival martial artists. This time he saves the earth from a gigantic demon witch and her arm of fighters.
Who directed Fist of the North Star?
Fist of the North Star was directed by Wu Chung-Wan.
Who stars in Fist of the North Star?
The principal cast of Fist of the North Star includes Chiang Long-Sheng, Liu Chia-Fen, Lam San-Yu, Chou Yuan-Ching, Wu Ming-Lun.
When was Fist of the North Star released and how long is it?
Fist of the North Star was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.