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Fist of Fury (TV series)

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Fist of Fury (TV series)
Company typeTelevision drama
IndustryTelevision, Entertainment
Founded1995
Headquarters
Hong Kong
ProductsMartial arts television drama
ParentAsia Television (ATV), STAR TV

Fist of Fury is a 1995 Hong Kong martial arts television drama adapted from the 1972 movie bearing the same name. Created through a collaboration between Asia Television (ATV) and STAR TV, the series features Donnie Yen portraying Chen Zhen, a character famously depicted by both Bruce Lee and Jet Li in earlier adaptations. This television series shares continuity with the 2010 motion picture Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, where Yen reprises his role.

Plot

Set during the early 1900s in China, Chen Zhen arrives in Shanghai alongside his sister Xiaoyan after their hometown is destroyed. Shanghai, an international enclave under foreign influence, hosts rival martial arts schools that compete rather than unite against foreign domination. Huo Yuanjia, founder of the Jingwu School, endeavors to unify these groups to protect Chinese sovereignty.

Initially working as a laborer and rickshaw driver, Chen rescues the singer Qiqiao and subsequently receives an invitation to join the Green Gang. Rising to become their premier fighter, he earns the trust of gang leader Cai Liujin but faces turmoil when discovering that the criminals responsible for his family’s death are allied with the gang. After avenging his sister’s murder at their hands, Chen severs ties with the gang.

Subsequently, Chen becomes a member of Jingwu School, where Huo Yuanjia is impressed by his commitment and martial prowess. He develops a romantic relationship with Yumi, daughter of Japanese consul Takeda Yukio, which causes friction due to their conflicting backgrounds and Jingwu’s opposition to Japanese influence. Takeda spearheads the Black Dragon Society’s efforts to undermine Chinese resistance ahead of Japan’s planned invasion.

Takeda administers poison to Huo Yuanjia, who succumbs following a challenge match against Ishii Hideaki, Yumi’s fiancé. Chen then leads Jingwu School’s resistance against the Black Dragon Society; all members perish except for him. Upon uncovering Takeda’s scheme to unleash a lethal virus in Shanghai as justification for invasion, Chen infiltrates the Black Dragon headquarters, defeats Takeda but spares him at Yumi’s request. Takeda eventually takes his own life; Yumi dies from wounds sustained during the conflict.

The series concludes with Chen surrounded by soldiers ordered to arrest him for Takeda’s death. After receiving assurances from a Chinese inspector to safeguard Jingwu School, Chen charges into gunfire, symbolizing ongoing defiance.

Cast

  • Donnie Yen as Chen Zhen, central protagonist.
  • Eddy Ko as Huo Yuanjia, founder of the Jingwu School.
  • Joey Meng as Yumi, daughter of Takeda and Chen Zhen’s love interest.
  • Kenny Lin-Teruyuki as Ishii Hideaki, Yumi's fiancé intending to establish a karate dojo in China.
  • Yeung Chak-lam as Takeda Yukio, Japanese consul and member of the Black Dragon Society.
  • Berg Ng as Liu Zhensheng, senior student at Jingwu School.
  • Eric Wan as Cai Xuefu, son of Cai Liujin who becomes a hanjian.
  • Leung Yat-ho as Liang Xia, bodyguard to Cai Liujin and ally of Chen Zhen.
  • Cong Shan as Qiqiao, singer and partner of Liang Xia.
  • Lau Chi-wing as Cai Liujin, leader of the Green Gang.
  • Sin Ho-ying as Ishii Hiroshi, dojo master in Hongkou and brother to Hideaki.
  • Paw Hee-ching as Mrs. Takeda.
  • Ng Yuen-chun as Kuki, sensei to Ishii Hideaki.
  • Mai Kei as Hu En, secretary to Takeda.
  • Renee Dai as Xiaoyan, sister of Chen Zhen.
  • Bobby Tsang as Ye Dachang, student at Jingwu School.
  • Lee Mo-king as Ye Dachang's spouse.
  • Ng Siu-ching as Ma Xiaoqing, student at Jingwu School.
  • Stephen Au portraying a Muay Thai fighter.
  • Cheng Shu-fung as Hong Bao, bandit leader responsible for killing Chen Zhen's family.
  • Hung Yan-yan as Hong Fei, brother of Hong Bao.
  • Philip Keung as Ah-Zhong, laborer and friend of Chen Zhen.
  • Ken Lok as Zhang Kexiang, ally within Jingwu School.
  • Lo Lieh as Zhang Zongtang, warlord and father to Zhang Kexiang.
  • Hon Yee-sang portraying Cai Jinhu, martial arts master and brother of Cai Liujin.
  • Simon Tsui playing Uncle Quan, chairman of Shanghai Martial Arts Association.
  • Fung Kwok as Nong Jinsun, businessman and co-founder of Jingwu alongside Huo Yuanjia.
  • Kong To in the role of Mayor Yan of Shanghai.
  • Mak Kei portraying Inspector Luo.
  • Leung Kam-yim as Boss Ma, Teochew businessman who employs the Muay Thai fighter.
  • Wai Lit playing Fang Gaitian, vice chairman of Shanghai Martial Arts Association.
  • Kon San portraying Master Jin, head of a martial arts school.
  • Kwan Wai-lun in the role of Zheng Tian, master of White Crane School.
  • Ling Lai-man playing Old Feng, cook at Jingwu School.

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