Best Kung Fu

Bruce Lee's final completed film, 'Enter the Dragon,' remains a seminal work in the martial arts genre. Its a thrilling blend of action, espionage, and Eastern philosophy, showcasing Lees unparalleled martial arts skills and charisma. The films influence on Western perceptions of martial arts is im...

Warrior tells the story of two estranged brothers, Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, who compete in a mixed martial arts tournament. The film explores their personal struggles and fractured relationship through the context of professional combat sports. Supporting cast members include MMA athletes alongs...

The 1978 film Drunken Master showcases Jackie Chan’s emergence as a leading martial artist. Yuen Woo-ping’s direction established a unique style of wuxia combat centered around deceptively powerful movements performed while appearing intoxicated. The narrative follows Wong Fei-hung, a young martial...

Fist of Legend is a 2001 Hong Kong martial arts film starring Jet Li. The movie reimagines the classic 1978 story about a warrior seeking vengeance against a powerful triad leader. It’s notable for its intense action sequences and dark, often violent, portrayal of revenge within a wuxia framework. T...

Sifu is a challenging action-adventure game set in modern China. Players control Jin, a young man seeking revenge for his master’s murder. The game's notable mechanic involves aging and rejuvenating the character through combat, altering attack strength and health while introducing significant risk....

Kung Fu Panda 2 is a 2011 animated film from Dreamworks that continues the adventures of Po, a panda who unexpectedly became a Kung Fu master. The sequel delves further into his lineage and training, exploring themes of family and destiny. Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s direction earned the film critical acc...

Drunken Master II, directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-hung, is a 1994 Hong Kong martial arts comedy. It depicts the adventures of a Cantonese folk hero utilizing traditional kung fu techniques. The film was later released in North America under the title *The Legend of Dr...

The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter showcases Lau Kar-leung’s innovative martial arts choreography centered around eight traditional Chinese fighting styles. This 1984 Hong Kong film, based on a Yang family legend, established the pole as a primary weapon and features complex, acrobatic sequences. It's n...

The Five Venoms is a 1978 wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh for Shaw Brothers. It showcases five martial artists, each mastering a unique and deadly fighting style. The film’s innovative ensemble cast and dynamic action sequences established the genre’s hallmark of diverse combat techniques. It's no...

Shaolin, directed by Benny Chan, depicts a warlord’s arrival at the Shaolin Temple in early 20th-century China following a betrayal. The film stars Andy Lau and Jackie Chan alongside other prominent martial artists. It is a remake of the 1982 “Shaolin Temple” with a different historical context and...

“Dirty Ho” is a 1986 Hong Kong action film directed by the Shaw Brothers. The movie follows American commandos as they undertake a mission to rescue a princess from a South Pacific island. Gordon Liu stars in this classic martial arts comedy showcasing gunplay and kung fu techniques. It’s primarily...

Magnificent Butcher is a 1970s Hong Kong kung-fu comedy starring Sammo Hung. Bolo Li delivers a memorable performance as a former bodyguard seeking retribution for his family’s death through intense martial arts action. The film showcases acrobatic combat and is appreciated by fans of classic martia...

*Heroes of the East* is a 1970s Hong Kong martial arts film produced by Shaw Brothers. It highlights Sammo Hung’s unique approach to kung fu combining wuxia traditions with dynamic action sequences. The story pits Japanese and Chinese warriors against each other within a large-scale, historically ri...

Drunken Master is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. The production team included Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tien, and Hwang Jang-lee, many of whom also worked on the earlier film Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow. The narrative shares stylistic similarities with that precedin...

Iron Monkey (1978) depicts a Hong Kong police detective’s investigation into a series of murders linked to a powerful and secretive martial arts organization, showcasing brutal hand-to-hand combat and complex philosophical themes within the wuxia genre.

"The Valiant Ones" is a 1975 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by King Hu. The narrative is set during the Ming Dynasty and focuses on a group of military strategists and martial artists who attempt to defend the Chinese coast from invading Japanese pirates. The film is recognized for its historical sub...

Master of the Flying Guillotine is a 1987 Hong Kong action film notable for its stylized, over-the-top martial arts sequences and elaborate set designs, featuring a group of rebels battling a ruthless, technologically advanced villain.

“Five Deadly Venoms” is a Hong Kong action film from 1983 showcasing a team of highly skilled female martial artists who systematically dismantle a corrupt triad organization through brutal and precise combat techniques.

“Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow is a 1970s Hong Kong action-adventure film showcasing Chien Fu's journey from abuse to mastery of Snake Kung Fu. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the movie highlights innovative martial arts techniques and features performances by Jackie Chan and Yuen Siu-tien. It appeals to f...

Kung Fu Panda 3 is a 2016 computer-animated martial-arts comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The third film in the series reunites Po with his biological father, Li Shan, and brings him to a secluded panda village while the supernatural warrior Kai threatens...

The Shaolin Temple is a 1982 martial arts film co-produced by Hong Kong and mainland China, directed by Zhang Xinyan. It is notable for marking the film debut of Jet Li, who was a national wushu champion at the time, alongside a cast of other authentic martial artists. Filmed on location at the actu...

“Executioners From Shaolin” showcases a group of highly disciplined Shaolin monks utilizing brutal, close-quarters combat techniques against various adversaries in a series of intense action sequences filmed primarily in China.

“Five Fingers of Death” is a 1974 Hong Kong martial arts film notable for its incredibly rapid and complex choreography featuring numerous performers executing simultaneous, synchronized movements in a confined space. The film’s signature sequence involved dozens of fighters performing intricate ha...

Released in 1972, *The Boxer* depicts the brutal and realistic training regimen of a Shaolin monk seeking to become a master warrior through rigorous physical conditioning and intense combat practice within a secluded monastery setting.

The Way of the Dragon (released in the United States as Return of the Dragon) is a 1972 Hong Kong martial arts film written, directed by and starring Bruce Lee. It serves as Lee's only completed directorial effort and features him as a martial artist who travels from Hong Kong to Rome to help relati...

Legendary Weapons of China depicts a group of Shaolin monks utilizing ancient Chinese martial arts techniques and extraordinary weaponry – including swords, staffs, and shields – to defend their temple against invading forces.

Invincible Shaolin depicts a young man’s rigorous training within a secluded Chinese monastery, culminating in a series of intense fight sequences showcasing traditional Kung Fu techniques against various adversaries.

“Return of the 36th Chamber” is a 1978 Hong Kong action film depicting a Chinese immigrant’s relentless fight for survival and revenge against corrupt police officers after his family is murdered. The movie showcases intense, close-quarters combat sequences and explores themes of social injustice wi...

Crippled Avengers is a Hong Kong action film centered on a group of disabled former special forces operatives who reunite to combat a powerful criminal organization exploiting their unique abilities and vulnerabilities for profit. (147 characters)