Legend of a Fighter(1982)
霍元甲
Legend of a Fighter Synopsis
This is a powerful, yet fictionalized life story of Huo Yuan Chia, a real kung fu master in Southern China who brought respect to the populace and allowed kung fu to be taught to all Chinese during a time of revolt and low morale in the country's history.
Legend of a Fighter (1982) is a action and history film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, released on February 12, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Bryan Leung, Yasuaki Kurata, Yuen Yat-Choh and Phillip Ko Fai. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Writers:
- Leung Lap-Yan, Wong Jing, Ng See-Yuen
- Producers:
- Ng See-Yuen
- Cinematographer:
- Ma Koon-Wah
- Composer:
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
- Production:
- Seasonal Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Legend of a Fighter (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Legend of a Fighter before you stream it.
Legend of a Fighter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bryan Leung
as Older Fok Yun Gap
Yasuaki Kurata
as Teacher Kong Ho San
Yuen Yat-Choh
as Younger Fok Yun Gap
Phillip Ko Fai
as Father Fok
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
as Bucktooth
Lau Hok-Nin
as Father Fok's assistant
Charlie Chan Yiu-Lam
as Eagle Claw school rep
Steve Lee Ka-Ting
as Sanaka Junior
Huang Ha
Fung Fung
Fung Hak-On
![San Kuai as Shantung Yellow Tiger [cameo] in Legend of a Fighter (1982)](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w185/w2BAgoIFtibNl9EVqLy7da0PVuj.jpg)
San Kuai
as Shantung Yellow Tiger [cameo]
Key crew
Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, written by Leung Lap-Yan, Wong Jing and Ng See-Yuen, produced by Ng See-Yuen.
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Legend of a Fighter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 18 ratings.
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Legend of a Fighter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legend of a Fighter online?
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Legend of a Fighter (1982) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Legend of a Fighter?
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The main cast of Legend of a Fighter (1982) includes Bryan Leung, Yasuaki Kurata, Yuen Yat-Choh, Phillip Ko Fai and Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung. The film was directed by Yuen Woo-ping. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Legend of a Fighter released?
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Legend of a Fighter was released on February 12, 1982 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Legend of a Fighter worth watching?
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Legend of a Fighter (1982) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Legend of a Fighter?
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Yes. The official Legend of a Fighter trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.