Fists of Legend

For the 1994 Hong Kong film, see Fist of Legend.
Fists of Legend
Theatrical release poster
Korean name
Hangul
전설의 주먹
Hanja
傳說의 주먹
Revised RomanizationJeonseorui Jumeok
McCune–ReischauerChŏnsŏrŭi Chumŏk
Directed byKang Woo-suk
Written byJang Min-seok
Based onLegend Punch
by Lee Jong-gyu
Produced byJung Sun-young
Son Jeong-woo
StarringHwang Jung-min
Yoo Jun-sang
Lee Yo-won
Yoon Je-moon
Jung Woong-in
CinematographyKim Yong-heung
Lee Bong-joo
Edited byKo Im-pyo
Music byJo Yeong-wook
Production
company
Distributed byCJ Entertainment
Release date
  • April 10, 2013 (2013-04-10)
Running time
153 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$12 million[1]

Fists of Legend (Korean: 전설의 주먹; RR: Jeonseorui Jumeok) is a 2013 South Korean action drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title written by Lee Jong-gyu and illustrated by Lee Yoon-gyun. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, Lee Yo-won, Yoon Je-moon, and Jung Woong-in.[2][3][4]

Plot

A moment of bad luck derailed Deok-kyu's Olympic dreams and led him and his friends to jail. Jin-ho got out of jail quickly because of his rich parents, but Deok-kyu, Jae-seok, and Sang-hoon were not so lucky.

Years later, while running a noodle shop to earn extra money following an accident involving his daughter, Deok-kyu accepts an invitation to join a televised mixed martial arts tournament, Fists of Legend. A group of middle-aged men who used to be called "legends" during their teenage high school days take part in the "real action fighting" reality show, and the winner gets a prize of ₩20 million every round, for a total of ₩200 million (US$183,823). Among the contestants are Deok-kyu's old friends Sang-hoon, currently a manager at a large company who lacks in self-respect after getting passed over for a promotion, and Jae-seok, now a good-for-nothing guy who dreams of becoming a somebody.

Cast

Production

Filming began on July 15, 2012 at the Shin Joon-sub boxing gym in Namwon, North Jeolla Province,[6][7] and wrapped on November 28, 2012 in Paju.[8]

Actor Yoo Jun-sang injured the cruciate ligament in his left knee while filming and underwent surgery on October 30, 2012.[9]

Awards and nominations

2013 50th Grand Bell Awards

References

  1. ^ "Fists of Legend (2013)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  2. ^ Lee, Eun-sun (5 April 2013). "Filled with humanity as well as action - Fist of Legend". Korean Film Council. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  3. ^ Paquet, Darcy (17 April 2013). "In Focus: Fists of Legend". Korean Film Council. Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  4. ^ "Today's Photo: March 9, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 9 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  5. ^ Jung, Hyun-mok; Jang, Sung-ran (18 April 2013). "Hwang Jung-min is a jack of all trades". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Hong, Lucia (9 May 2012). "Hwang Jung-min set to star in director Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  7. ^ Hong, Lucia (16 May 2012). "Lee Yo-won to play a producer in Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  8. ^ Frater, Patrick (29 November 2012). "Fist set for April strike". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  9. ^ An, So-hyoun (10 March 2013). "Yu Jun Sang Says He Thought He Would Die While Filming Fist of Legend". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2013-03-10.[permanent dead link‍]