Martial Club (1980)

Martial Club (1980)
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Lau Kar-leung directs this martial arts yarn about competing kung fu schools locked in a bitter rivalry. Meanwhile, the master of one school Huang Chi-ying (Ku Feng) is having a hard time controlling his son Wong Fei-hung (Gordon Lau Kar-fai) and his son's friend Yin-lin (Mai Te-lo) who get their kicks by posing a kung fu masters. Even after getting drubbed in a match with a real kung fu ace, the two continue to play the part, going so far as to hire opponents to take a dive. Soon Master Shan (Johnny Wang Lung-wei) of the rival Jing Wu school gets wind of Fei-hung's bragging and subsequently breaks Yin-lin's leg. Soon Fei-hung realizes that he must get serious and fight Shan in order to save his repudiation and that of his father's school. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Starring:
Gordon LauKu Feng, (more)
Director(s):
Liu Chia-LiangLau Kar-Leung, (more)
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Martial Club

Lau Kar-leung directs this martial arts yarn about competing kung fu schools locked in a bitter rivalry. Meanwhile, the master of one school Huang Chi-ying (Ku Feng) is having a hard time controlling his son Wong Fei-hung (Gordon Lau Kar-fai) and his son's friend Yin-lin (Mai Te-lo) who get their kicks by posing a kung fu masters. Even after getting drubbed in a match with a real kung fu ace, the two continue to play the part, going so far as to hire opponents to take a dive. Soon Master Shan (Johnny Wang Lung-wei) of the rival Jing Wu school gets wind of Fei-hung's bragging and subsequently breaks Yin-lin's leg. Soon Fei-hung realizes that he must get serious and fight Shan in order to save his repudiation and that of his father's school. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
108 mins

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Director(s):
Lau Kar-LeungLiu Chia-Liang
Writer(s):
Ni Kuang
Producer(s):
Mona Fong
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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Richard D.

I don't know where the 1 star rating came from since I'm the first reviewer, but anyway this is w/ Gordon Liu and kung fu queen Kara Hui Ying Hung as supporting cast. This is a classic kung fu flick with an ending encompassing great coreography. If you're into old school kung fu movies this one is it!!! Don't let the 1 star rating mislead you.

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Jeremy D.

I agree this is one of the better Shaw Bros. films. It's consistently and intentionally funny while offering up some good ol' fashion kung fu. Of note is an awesome two-part cloth and alley finale. Also, the 'lion' and opera fighting scenes were very unique. What is strange however is some of the fight scenes seem a step too slow, and the moves come off as choreographed. Sometimes you can see there is hardly any contact whatsoever, which is somewhat indicative of its time. But the finale is worth it if you're into this era of martial arts.

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Vonda G.

The alley fight in the end is one of the most intricate and ingenious fights ever to come out of kung fu film history. Lar Kar Lueng equalled that fight in 'Seven Swords' with Donnie Yen and went one better, with weapons. To me the stroy was a bit disjointed, but the final battle in the alley is what really makes this film a treat. Get it!!

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