It is 1934, in Japanese occupied Korea. Angela, Carter and Sammo are sitting and talking in a park when they are approached by a group of Japanese toughs. The leader of the Japanese begins to make unwelcome advances, and Angela tries her best to ignore him. Sammo loses his temper, and a melee ensues. These three have just graduated, learning the art of Hapkido, and they return to China in the hopes of setting up their own school, which they do. The Japanese, who consider it an inferior martial art, try to run them out of town with some traitorous Chinese, including Pai Ying. Angela, Carter and Sammo don’t want any trouble as it goes against the wishes of their master and his teachings. It’s Sammo who finally loses it after being insulted by some Japanese. This doesn’t go down well, and Sammo becomes a wanted man, having to hide out while Angela and Carter try to reason with The Black Bear Gang without much luck. Finally, the Japanese go too far, and Angela, Carter and Sammo are forced to fight back with devastating results for the Japanese. (Source: Wikipedia) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
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- Norsk
- Native Title: 合氣道
- Also Known As: Lady Kung Fu , Lady Hap Ki Do
- Director: Huang Feng
- Genres: Action, Historical, Drama, Martial Arts
Cast & Credits
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![Angela Mao in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Angela Mao in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Angela Mao Main Role -
![Sammo Hung in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Sammo Hung in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Sammo HungFan WeiSupport Role -
![Steve Lee in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Steve Lee in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Steve LeeChief discipleSupport Role -
![Carter Wong in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Carter Wong in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Carter WongKao ChangSupport Role -
![Pai Ying in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Pai Ying in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Pai Ying[Black Bear chief instructor]Support Role -
![Wei Ping Ao in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)]( "Wei Ping Ao in Hapkido Hong Kong Movie (1972)")
Wei Ping AoZhang [Black Bear Secretary]Support Role
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Reviews
Angela, Carter, and Sammo played Chinese citizens who studied Hapkido in Korea for five years until one day they had a little skirmish in a park with some Japanese guys harassing Angela. Forced to leave Korea they returned to China and opened up their own school. Unfortunately for them, the Japanese had also opened a dojo in their town and as happens in many of these movies, the Japanese were running roughshod over the locals and tried to close down the school. The trio's Hapkido master had preached patience at all costs which they tried to adhere to, but it only resulted in death after death. Finally, Angela had to take things into her own hands with a little help from Whang In Shik in the final fight to clear out the dojo.
The story was wafer thin, and if I'm being perfectly honest, a little annoying at times. I'm all for being kind and patient, but when dealing with murderous bullies, it will also get you killed. There was no character development or back stories, the characters were plopped into the story already statically formed.
What I did like, Angela Mao's character was fierce, decisive, and utterly ruthless. She was also a badass fighter. Hapkido had a wealth of talented martial artists in it and Sammo choreographed the fights with exquisite care. I bumped up my score because I have no complaints about the fast, furious, creative fights. And I have a real weakness for women who are not damsels in distress but take control of situations and handle them with the spirit of a warrior.
In the background as extras were Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Yuen Wah. The extras were a who's who of martial artists bit players.
Hapkido is a kung fu classic because the fights are amazing and fun to watch. Sammo and Carter were young and quick. Angela Mao had real screen presence and was a delight to cheer for as she took care of business with her fists, kicks, and killer stare. If you enjoy old kung fu movies, this is one not to be missed.
