Legend of a Fighter (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Legend of a Fighter is an action and history film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a powerful, yet fictionalized life story of Huo Yuan Chia, a real kung fu master in Southern China who brought respect to the populace and allowed kung fu to be taught to all Chinese during a time of revolt and low morale in the country's history.
Who’s in it. Legend of a Fighter stars Bryan Leung Kar-Yan as Older Fok Yun Gap, Yasuaki Kurata as Teacher Kong Ho San, Simon Yuen Yat-Choh as Younger Fok Yun Gap and Phillip Ko Fai as Father Fok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Legend of a Fighter 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 Legend of a Fighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Legend of a Fighter 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 Legend of a Fighter (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Legend of a Fighter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Legend of a Fighter worth watching?
- Legend of a Fighter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Legend of a Fighter?
- Legend of a Fighter stars Bryan Leung Kar-Yan, Yasuaki Kurata, Simon Yuen Yat-Choh, Phillip Ko Fai and Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung.
- When was Legend of a Fighter released?
- Legend of a Fighter was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.