Review of The Magnificent Butcher (1979) by Houston D — 23 Feb 2013

Samo gets to fight and you see some great drunken master fighting. Excellent fighting sequences!!!

This review of The Magnificent Butcher (1979) was written by Houston D on 23 Feb 2013.

The Magnificent Butcher has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Steve W (2,154) on 23 Feb 2013

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Forget Marshal Law (the TV series, not the Tekken character), this is what Sammo Hung is all about…

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By Gavin F (30) on 23 Feb 2013

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By Steve G (1,301) on 23 Feb 2013

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By Willi W (10) on 23 Feb 2013

Fantastic early work from the now omnipresent Yuen Woo-ping and legend Sammo Hung…

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By Jon S (525) on 23 Feb 2013

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Sammo Hung stars in a comedic kung-fu movie which obviously made to capitalize on the success of Drunken Master by featuring homeless drunk…

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Not a thoughtful story or meaningful character arc, but viewers who enjoy the grace and exhilaration of a good martial arts battle will find…

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By Kiyoshi P (15) on 23 Feb 2013

Some of the greatest choreography done by Sammo to date! I love ths film and this man…

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