Dance of the Drunk Mantis

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  • NR
  • 1979
  • 6.9  (811)

Dance of the Drunk Mantis is a classic martial arts movie from Hong Kong that was released in 1979. It features a stellar cast including Siu-Tin Yuen, Jeong-lee Hwang, and Linda Lin. The film is directed by renowned filmmaker Yuen Woo-ping, who is famous for his action choreography and martial arts films. The plot of the movie revolves around a young man named Wong Fei-hung (played by Yuen Siu-tin), who is trained in the art of drunken boxing by his father. Drunken boxing is a unique style of martial arts that involves imitating the movements of a drunk person to throw off opponents.

Wong Fei-hung's father is killed by an evil gang who is after a secret martial arts manual that he possessed. Wong Fei-hung sets out to avenge his father's death and recover the stolen manual. Along the way, he encounters a drunken master named Beggar So (played by Hwang Jang-lee), who teaches him the finer points of the drunken boxing style.

As he learns from Beggar So, Wong Fei-hung also has to confront his own personal demons and come to terms with the loss of his father. Along the way, he develops a romantic relationship with a young woman named Miss Li (played by Linda Lin).

The action in the movie is absolutely mind-blowing. Yuen Woo-ping is a master at filming fight scenes, and he really outdoes himself in Dance of the Drunk Mantis. The fight scenes are fast-paced, intense, and visually stunning. There are plenty of acrobatics and wire work on display, and the stunts are absolutely jaw-dropping.

Siu-Tin Yuen is fantastic in the role of Wong Fei-hung. He brings a lot of heart and emotion to the character, and his martial arts skills are truly impressive. Jeong-lee Hwang steals the show as Beggar So. He is a master of the drunken boxing style, and his fight scenes are absolutely incredible. Linda Lin is also great as Miss Li, providing some much-needed levity and romance to the film.

One of the things that sets Dance of the Drunk Mantis apart from other martial arts films is its sense of humor. The movie is very funny, and there are plenty of comedic moments throughout. The humor helps to balance out the intense action scenes, and it makes the movie a lot of fun to watch.

Overall, Dance of the Drunk Mantis is a must-see for any fan of martial arts movies. It's a classic film that has stood the test of time, and it's still just as entertaining today as it was when it was first released. The fight scenes are some of the best ever filmed, and the performances from the cast are all excellent. If you're looking for a great martial arts movie to watch, look no further than Dance of the Drunk Mantis.

Dance of the Drunk Mantis is a 1979 action movie. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.9.

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  • Release Date
    1979
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (811)