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Sleeping Fist

1979 · 84 min

A light, playful kung fu comedy with slapstick fights and a breezy, unpretentious charm.

Genres
Action, Comedy
Overview
A plainclothes policeman, Chin Tai Ba, is seriously wounded in a fight with some ruffians but is helped to safety by a young wiseguy, Cub. Here he is taught the art of Sleeping Fist by Cub's master Chung Yiu, and the trio march to the Shang Wei martial arts school to take revenge on the thugs. However, in a last desperate attempt to get even, the gang call on Eagle Claw master Kao to sort out the snoozers.
How it feels
Light, whimsical and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Revenge, friendship, justice, found family
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour6
Realism5
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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