# Fist of Fury (1972) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/fist-of-fury-1972/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Lo Wei |
| Genres | Drama, Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 108 min |

## Quick answer

Fist of Fury (1972) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Lee dismantles a dojo and a national insult in the same scene — the most politically charged film he made. Metascore 70/100. Directed by Lo Wei.

## Critics consensus

Lee dismantles a dojo and a national insult in the same scene — the most politically charged film he made.

## Synopsis

During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.

## Cast

Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Maria Yi, James Tien Chun, Tien Feng, Huang Tsung-Hsun, Han Ying-Chieh, Wei Ping-Ao

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Fist of Fury worth watching?**
Fist of Fury holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Lee dismantles a dojo and a national insult in the same scene — the most politically charged film he made.

**What is Fist of Fury about?**
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.

**Who directed Fist of Fury?**
Fist of Fury (1972) was directed by Lo Wei.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Fist of Fury?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 86%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch Fist of Fury?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Fist of Fury page for current options.

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