Quick Answer
Kung Fu Fever is a 1979 South Korean and Hong Kong action drama directed by Kim Shi-hyeon about Bruce Lee's star pupil, Ricky Chan, who must protect his master's secret deadly finger technique and final book from a host of villains.
Programmer's Pick
Where else can you see a Bruce Lee stand-in thumb his nose with manic flair while wearing that legendary yellow tracksuit? Kung Fu Fever delivers peak Bruceploitation with cheerfully shameless footage manipulation and Dragon Lee going gloriously unhinged.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This 1979 Hong Kong martial arts film, starring Dragon Lee and Ron van Clief, is notable for its wide international distribution under multiple titles and dubbed versions, reflecting the global appeal and marketing of kung fu cinema during the era.
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Why Cult
Doctored footage and a 'secret deadly finger technique' make this a showcase for the wildest Bruce Lee tributes.
Dragon Lee's performance is off-the-wall, channeling Bruce with gusto and a yellow tracksuit.
Ron Van Clief brings blaxploitation flavor, adding another layer to this genre mashup.
A leather-clad antagonist switches sides, spicing up the parade of martial arts rivals.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Kung Fu Fever released? +
Kung Fu Fever was released in 1979.
Who directed Kung Fu Fever? +
Kung Fu Fever was directed by Kim Shi-hyeon.
How long is Kung Fu Fever? +
Kung Fu Fever has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is Kung Fu Fever? +
Kung Fu Fever is an action and drama film.
Where can I watch Kung Fu Fever? +
Kung Fu Fever is available to stream on SassyFlix.
