{"product_id":"legend-of-a-fighter-aka-secret-master-1982","title":"Legend of a Fighter A.K.A. Secret Master • 霍元甲 (1982)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of a Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e (1982), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Master\u003c\/strong\u003e, was originally released as \u003cstrong\u003e霍元甲\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eHuò Yuánjiǎ\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eFok Yuen Gaap\u003c\/strong\u003e). Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Woo-ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, this acclaimed Hong Kong martial arts classic stars \u003cstrong\u003eLeung Kar-yan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Yat-chor\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEddy Ko Hung\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLily Li Li-li\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLam Hak-ming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by the legendary Chinese folk hero Huo Yuanjia, the film combines emotional storytelling with Yuen Woo-ping's innovative choreography to deliver one of the standout independent kung fu productions of the early 1980s. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHo Fong is an honorable martial artist whose victory over a skilled Japanese fighter ends in tragedy when his defeated opponent chooses death rather than live with the shame of defeat. The incident sparks a wave of vengeance as powerful rivals swear to restore their fallen friend's honor by defeating the man responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForced into a relentless series of deadly confrontations, Ho must rely on discipline, courage, and exceptional martial arts skill to survive. As each challenge grows more dangerous than the last, he discovers that true strength comes not only from mastering kung fu, but from preserving honor in the face of overwhelming adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLegend of a Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e features Yuen Woo-ping's trademark blend of realistic kung fu, fast-paced choreography, and inventive fight design. The film showcases impressive empty-hand combat, traditional Chinese weapons, demanding training sequences, and technically brilliant martial arts exchanges that helped establish Yuen Woo-ping as one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest action directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors appreciate \u003cem\u003eLegend of a Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e for its outstanding martial arts choreography, memorable performances by Leung Kar-yan and Yuen Yat-chor, and its respectful portrayal of Chinese folk hero Huo Yuanjia. As one of Yuen Woo-ping's strongest directorial efforts before achieving international fame, it remains an essential addition to any serious Hong Kong kung fu collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the golden age of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, \u003cem\u003eLegend of a Fighter\u003c\/em\u003e helped cement Yuen Woo-ping's reputation as one of the industry's premier action filmmakers. Its dramatic retelling of Huo Yuanjia's legend would influence later adaptations of the famous martial artist while showcasing the authentic choreography that would become Yuen Woo-ping's trademark throughout his celebrated career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegend of a Fighter\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Master\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e霍元甲\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e霍元甲\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuò Yuánjiǎ\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFok Yuen Gaap\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Woo-ping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace Group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Woo-ping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chow Fook-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ma Koon-wah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Cheung Yiu-chung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal Film Corporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leung Kar-yan, Yuen Yat-chor, Eddy Ko Hung, Lily Li Li-li, Lam Hak-ming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eExpand Your Martial Arts Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/yuen-woo-ping-movies\"\u003eYuen Woo-ping Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1980s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1980s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/martial-arts-movies-based-on-true-stories\"\u003eMartial Arts Movies Based on True Stories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7778100445235,"sku":"000035","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/LegendofAFighterBox.jpg?v=1599498540","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/legend-of-a-fighter-aka-secret-master-1982","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}