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“Fearless Hyena” is a 1996 Hong Kong action film directed by Ringo Lam, featuring a group of unorthodox martial artists – including a hyena trainer – engaging in brutal and stylized combat against a ruthless criminal organization.
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When was The Fearless Hyena made?
The Fearless Hyena was made in 1979, during Jackie Chan's late-70s rise between Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and his move to Golden Harvest. It's a product of his difficult period under producer Lo Wei's company.
Is The Fearless Hyena Jackie Chan's directorial debut?
Yes. Jackie Chan directed the film himself at around age 25, taking control of both the comedy and the fight choreography. It's often cited as an early showcase of the comedic kung fu style he perfected in Project A and Drunken Master-era work.
Who plays Jackie Chan's grandfather in The Fearless Hyena?
James Tien plays his grandfather, who trains him in the film's signature gag of 'emotional kung fu,' where different moods produce different fighting styles. Those training scenes are the movie's most memorable sequences.
Was there a Fearless Hyena sequel?
Yes, Fearless Hyena 2 followed in 1983, but it was largely stitched together from outtakes and body doubles after Jackie Chan had left Lo Wei's company. He had essentially no real involvement, so it's widely regarded as inferior.
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