The Fighting Fool (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1979, The Fighting Fool is an action film directed by Patrick Yuen Ho-Chuen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Meng Yuan-wen (star of The Master Strikes) versus Kuan Feng in this wild and wacky wushu saga of a priceless pole with a spectacular secret. A master martial artist's silly disciple struggles to save it from an evil white slaver, the slaver's duplicitous wife, and even his own bone-headed, but greedy, companion. Hsu Hsia choreographs the abundant action, as he had for both Five Superfighters and Drunken Master. The result is both sublime (for its kung-fu) and engagingly ridiculous.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Fool stars Meng Yuen-Man as Meng, Kwan Fung as Crouching Eagle, Chun Wong as Zhu Tou Bing and Wong Chun as Zhu Tou Bing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Fighting Fool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Fool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Fool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Fool (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fighting Fool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fighting Fool worth watching?
- The Fighting Fool holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Fool?
- The Fighting Fool stars Meng Yuen-Man, Kwan Fung, Chun Wong, Wong Chun and Wang Sha.
- When was The Fighting Fool released?
- The Fighting Fool was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.