Fists of Legend

For the 1994 Hong Kong film, see Fist of Legend.
Fists of Legend
Hangul 전설의 주먹
Hanja 傳說의 주먹
Revised Romanization Jeonseolui Jumeok
McCune–Reischauer Chŏnsŏl ŭi Chumŏk
Directed by Kang Woo-suk
Produced by Jung Sun-young
Son Jeong-woo
Written by Jang Min-seok
Based on Legend Punch 
by Lee Jong-gyu
Starring Hwang Jung-min
Yoo Jun-sang
Yoon Je-moon
Lee Yo-won
Jung Woong-in
Music by Jo Yeong-wook
Cinematography Kim Yong-heung
Lee Bong-joo
Edited by Ko Im-pyo
Production
company
Distributed by CJ Entertainment
Release dates
  • April 10, 2013 (2013-04-10)
Running time
 153 minutes
Country South Korea
Language Korean

Fists of Legend (Hangul: 전설의 주먹; RR: Jeonseolui Jumeok) is a 2013 South Korean sports 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, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Yo-won, and Jung Woong-in.[1][2][3]

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,[5][6] and wrapped on November 28, 2012 in Paju.[7]

Actor Yoo Jun-sang injured the cruciate ligament in his left knee while filming and underwent surgery on October 30, 2012.[8]

Awards and nominations

2013 50th Grand Bell Awards

References

  1. ↑ Lee, Eun-sun (5 April 2013). "Filled with humanity as well as action - Fist of Legend". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
  2. ↑ Paquet, Darcy (17 April 2013). "In Focus: Fists of Legend". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
  3. ↑ "Today's Photo: March 9, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 9 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
  4. ↑ Jung, Hyun-mok; Jang, Sung-ran (18 April 2013). "Hwang Jung-min is a jack of all trades". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
  5. ↑ Hong, Lucia (9 May 2012). "Hwang Jung-min set to star in director Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  6. ↑ Hong, Lucia (16 May 2012). "Lee Yo-won to play a producer in Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  7. ↑ Frater, Patrick (29 November 2012). "Fist set for April strike". Film Business Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  8. ↑ 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.

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