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Cinema is replete with films in which there are scenes of hand-to-hand combat. We have tried to select the most interesting and exciting of them.
The TOP 10 included best martial arts movies, which are listed below.
10 Fearless | 2006
“Fearless” (2006) opens the rating of the best films about martial arts. The action of the tape takes place at the beginning of the 20th century. Huo Yuanjia wants to become a legendary fighter like his father. He wins a huge number of fights, but this does not bring him happiness, because in the near future he loses his loved ones who die. The estranged hero leaves the city and finds shelter in one of the quiet villages. There he remains to live and work with the villagers. And only here does the true realization of the purpose of martial arts come to him. He decides to return to his place and opens his own martial arts school. Her fame is spreading more and more. Now, together with his successors, he will have to defend the honor of his school at a major international championship.
9. Way of the Dragon | 1972
“The path of Dragon” (1972) is one of the best films about martial arts. Tang heads to Rome to help his relatives deal with local bandits who want to take over the restaurant business. Tang unfolds a real war against the bespredelschikov, who did not see him as a serious threat. They have to turn to the most powerful “deadly” fighter Colt. With him, Tan will have to fight in the arena of the ancient Colosseum.
8. Ong Buck. Thai warrior | 2003
“Ong Buck. Thai warrior” (2003) is one of the best Asian martial arts films. The action takes place in one of the small Thai villages, where a part of the sacred statue of Buddha, referred to as Ong Bak, was stolen. A young fighter, Thing, volunteers to retrieve the sacred fragment. Having adopted the art of Muay Thai to perfection, the young man rushes in search of wicked and mercenary criminals. Thing is not allowed to use the skills he has gained in battle, but the corrupt world and the need to return the relic before the ceremony leaves him no choice. Thai actor Tony Jaa played the role of Tang. During filming, he refused the help of stuntmen and did all the tricks himself. The film was awarded Best Asian Action Movie and Best Director at the Catalonia International Film Festival.
7. Blood sport | 1988
Biographical dramaBloody sport” (1988) is included in the list of the most successful films about martial arts. In the center of the picture is the American soldier Alex. At an early age, he became the successor of a Japanese who was a karate teacher. He perfectly taught Alex martial arts. And now, as an adult, he learns that underground competitions among the best should take place in Hong Kong. Without permission, he leaves the military unit and heads for the Kumite. Meanwhile, the FBI is after him. The young man has to overcome many obstacles before he enters the ring and fights in one of the main fights of his life.
6. Once upon a time in China | 1991
Martial arts paintingOnce upon a time in China” (1991) will tell about the historical events that took place in China at the end of the 19th century. The people are trying to resist American influence and are struggling with everyday robberies and kidnappings. But among their own there are those who are going to benefit from the lawlessness that is happening in the country. One of these traitors to the fatherland sells an innocent girl to a brothel abroad. Wong, a martial artist and folk hero, defends a defenseless victim and declares war on the huckster and the mercantile, soulless world.
5. Dragon exit | 1973
Action drama by Gordon ChanExit the dragon” (1973) ranked fifth among the best martial arts films. In the center of the picture is the teacher of the Shaolin Li monastery. He is invited to participate in one of the tournaments organized by Khan on his island. Li learns that Khan was also once a student of Shaolin, but once violated the accepted rules of the monastery and was expelled. After that, the exile acquires an island in his possession, where he opens a karate school. Violent tournaments are held there every three years and a smuggling business flourishes. The police know about this and ask for Lee’s help to expose the underworld.
4. Fist of Legend | 1994
“Fist of Legend” (1994) is one of the top ten martial arts films. In the center of the plot is a young man Chen Zhen – an absolute master of oriental martial arts. A few years later, he returns to school, where he learned the basics of skillful battles. He learns that the best teacher and his mentor was brutally killed by samurai during an attack on the school. Chen Zhen sees that law enforcement agencies are inactive and are not going to take any measures to search for criminals. The young man decides on his own to find the killers and avenge the death of the teacher. And when he finds unpunished criminals, a real bloodbath unfolds between a lone hero and a group of invaders.
3. Hero | 2002
Film-parable “Hero” (2002) directed by Zhang Yimou opens the top three martial arts films. It consists of three repeating stories. The main character of the picture is referred to as the Nameless. It is he who stays in the palace of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi for a reward. The hero defeated the three worst and most powerful enemies of the ruler – the Sky, the Broken Sword and the Flying Snow. The Nameless One shares his stories of three fights, each shown in a different color.
2. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | year 2000
Action drama directed by Ang LeeCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) is one of the top three films about martial arts. In the center of the plot is the master of martial arts Li Mubai. He tries to transfer all his experience to a young girl, Jen, in order to get out of combat fights and take up meditation. He gives his magic sword “Green Destiny”, which is endowed with powerful power, to a friend for safekeeping. But the weapon is stolen and Lee has no choice but to go in search of a valuable item. On his way, the master will have to face his old and worst enemy. After the release of the film, worldwide box office exceeded the budget by 12 times. It is the first non-English film to become the highest-grossing film in US history.
1. Seven samurai | 1954
Artistic painting by Akira Kurosawa “Seven Samurai” (1954) tops the list of the best martial arts films. In the sixteenth century, war broke out in Japan. Bandits attack peaceful peasants, rob them and kill them. People can no longer tolerate this outrage and take measures to change the situation. The villagers go to the city in search of noble samurai who could protect them from brutal attacks.