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22 SZEPTEMBER 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself makes you fearless." - Lao Tzu morePlot:
This film tells the story of Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuanjia (1869-1910). Huo Yuanjia was the founder and spiritual guru of the Jin Wu Sports Federation. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the best films of its genre more (187 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jet Li | ... | Huo Yuanjia | |
| Shido Nakamura | ... | Anno Tanaka | |
| Betty Sun | ... | Moon (as Li Sun) | |
| Yong Dong | ... | Nong Jinsun | |
| Hee Ching Paw | ... | Yuanjia's Mother | |
| Yun Qu | ... | Grandma | |
| Nathan Jones | ... | Hercules O'Brien | |
| Brandon Rhea | ... | Belgian Fighter | |
| Anthony De Longis | ... | Spanish Swordman | |
| Jean Claude Leuyer | ... | English Boxer | |
| Mike Leeder | ... | Fight Referee | |
| Jon T. Benn | ... | American Businessman | |
| John Paisley | ... | English Businessman | |
| Collin Chou | ... | Yuanjia's Father | |
| Masato Harada | ... | Mita |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Fearless (International: English title) (UK) (USA)Jet Li's Fearless (USA) (complete title)
Legend of a Fighter (Hong Kong: English title)
Untitled Jet Li Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for violence and martial arts action throughout.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:103 min | Hong Kong:141 min (Director's Cut DVD) | Philippines:105 min | UK:104 min | Thailand:111 min | Argentina:104 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Singapore:NC-16 | Philippines:PG-13 | Malaysia:U | Hong Kong:IIB | UK:15 | South Korea:12 | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | Germany:12 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:M | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | France:U (with warning) | Peru:14 | USA:PG-13 (cut) | USA:Unrated (uncut version) | Australia:MA (2008) (director's cut) | New Zealand:M | Iceland:16Filming Locations:
Shanghai, ChinaFun Stuff
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The character played by Brandon Rhea in the film, was based upon a German military attaché who was based in China at the turn of the 20th Century and had a background in German fencing and weapons techniques. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Though the film takes place in 1910 and before, the western fencer Li faces in the beginning of the film uses a cavalry sword designed by George S. Patton in 1913. While very similar in design to earlier British cavalry swords, the Patton saber is readily recognizable by the lack painted hilt. moreQuotes:
Huo Yuan Jia: Poison works very quickly. It has worked its way to my heart... Zhensheng, promise me you won't seek revenge. Revenge will only bring us more bloodshed. Please, that's not what I want. We must strive to become triumphant... Nong Jinsun, I only understand wushu. I practiced for many years to understand what Wushu is, what is wushu's real purpose. The competition must continue. One cannot choose how one's life begins. It takes courage to finish the final step. moreFAQ
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This movie has it all: a good story, based on real history; very good imagery and soundtrack; nice fighting scenes; last, but not least, a moral.
Jet Li plays a very important character in Chinese history, one that made Chinese people feel proud in a time when all their traditions were torn up by the interaction with the West. One can interpret the message of the movie in many ways. It is a movie about conquering yourself, about the meaning of honor and what it really means to be respected. Jet Li's character evolves from basically a glorified bully to the founder of a true Martial Arts competition based on respect of people and of fighting art. It is also a movie about how industry screws up... everything, really.
I personally feel that the film had enough material to be turned into a mini-series. The time from his personal tragedy to his realizing the meaning of his father's words it's very short and could have been expanded.
In conclusion, this is a great movie of Jet Li's and it's not only for martial arts lovers. I feel that his last "block busters" were meaningless violence films. Fearless is obviously NOT one of these movies. Enjoy.