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Chan's own film career was off and running and he swiftly appeared in many low-budget martial arts films that were churned out at a rapid-fire pace by Hong Kong studios eager to satisfy the early 1970s boom in martial-arts cinema.
- Bruce Lee. Rent on Prime Video now. The kung-fu king combined the cardiovascular capacity of an athlete with a bodybuilder’s musculature. He performed finger-and-thumbs press-ups, inflated his lats like a cobra, leapt 8ft in the air to kick out a lightbulb and unleashed the legendary 1in punch.
- Jackie Chan. Rent now on Prime Video. He helped bring Asian martial arts to the Hollywood mainstream with his acrobatics and slapstick humour, but is also an exponent of breakneck-paced kung fu.
- Donnie Yen. Rent now on Prime Video. Hong Kong heart-throb and multi-talented mixed martial artist, Yen’s most influential and well-known work is 2008’s instant classic Ip Man, the biopic of Bruce Lee’s master.
- Jet Li. Watch now on Prime Video. Acrobatic action stalwart Li Lianjie is a former wushu champion who became a national coach while still a schoolboy. The fighting prodigy was even asked by President Nixon to be his personal bodyguard.
Showing his versatility, Yen went on to play a kung fu master facing challenges in the modern era in director Teddy Chen's 'Kung Fu Jungle'. The movie, which premiered at the London Film Festival, paid tribute to the great history of Hong Kong martial arts cinema.
Jul 1, 2024 · A talented actor, director, and martial artist, Stephen Chow is known for his comedic kung fu films such as Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle. Chow's humor-infused martial arts scenes demonstrate his skillful blending of comedy and action, creating a unique and entertaining viewing experience.
May 11, 2024 · Bruce Lee forever changed Kung Fu movies, leaving behind a legacy that influenced martial arts worldwide. Jackie Chan's comedic timing and dangerous stunts solidified his role as the greatest Kung Fu star ever.
- Stephen Holland
Bruce Lee is the KING of KUNG FU Cinema and is arguably the greatest Martial Artist of the 20th century. He is a Philosopher, a Teacher, A Director, A Writer, An Actor, A MARTIAL ARTIST, An Inspiration, A Family Man, and A Legend. Its safe to say he influenced & inspired EVERYONE on this list.
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Here are the best martial-arts movies of all time, from old-school cult films (The 36th Chamber of Shaolin) to post-’80s essentials (Black Belt, Throwdown)
