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67% Critic Match
The Descendant Of Wing Chun
“The art of close combat ...”
6.7 / 10• 1978• 1h 32m•NR• English
Action
Storyline
Fierceful fighting displays the Wing Chun style of kung fu in this tale of revenge. Evil bandit Ma Lung escapes from prison and seeks revenge on retired Wing Chun teacher Lam Chan, who had helped to imprison him. Ma wreaks havoc on Lam's Wing Chun school and kills a few of Lam's students. Lam has no choice but to avenge his students' deaths at a final showdown confronting Ma. Director Wang Ha creates an unforgettable tale of vengeance that won"t release you from its grips until the final credits.
Cast & Crew
Norman Tsui Siu-keung
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Lead
Melvin Wong King-Sun
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Lee Hoi-Sang
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Ka Lee
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Fung Hak-on
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Wang Ha's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Descendant Of Wing Chun is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
