Ben je een fan van 'Die Todeskralle schlägt wieder zu' (1972) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde actie, vechtkunst en spanning bieden als deze klassieker van Bruce Lee. Of je nu houdt van epische gevechten of meeslepende verhalen, hier vind je zeker iets dat bij je smaak past.

The Big Boss (1971)
Beschreibung: Centers around a humble worker who rises against corruption, highlighting themes of justice and the underdog's triumph through martial arts.
Fakt: This was Bruce Lee's first major film role and it catapulted him to stardom in Asia. The film was originally titled 'Fists of Fury' in the US.


Fist of Fury (1972)
Beschreibung: Features a protagonist who fights against oppression and injustice, with a strong emphasis on national pride and martial arts mastery.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on the life of martial artist Huo Yuanjia. It was one of Bruce Lee's most successful films in Asia.


Enter the Dragon (1973)
Beschreibung: A martial arts classic that blends action with philosophical themes, showcasing intense fight choreography and a focus on honor and revenge.
Fakt: This was Bruce Lee's final completed film before his untimely death. It was the first Chinese martial arts film produced by a major Hollywood studio.


The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
Beschreibung: A seminal kung fu film that follows a student's rigorous training in martial arts, emphasizing discipline, perseverance, and spiritual growth.
Fakt: The film is considered one of the greatest kung fu movies ever made. It introduced the concept of training sequences that became a staple in martial arts cinema.


Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Beschreibung: A wuxia masterpiece that blends breathtaking action with a deeply emotional story, focusing on love, duty, and the warrior's code.
Fakt: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film. It was the first foreign-language film to gross over $100 million in the US.


Hero (2002)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning film that combines martial arts with a poetic narrative, exploring themes of sacrifice, love, and the greater good.
Fakt: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It features some of the most beautifully choreographed fight scenes in cinema.


House of Flying Daggers (2004)
Beschreibung: A romantic wuxia film with elaborate fight sequences and a tragic love story, set against a backdrop of political intrigue.
Fakt: The film's bamboo forest fight scene took over a month to shoot. It was praised for its use of color and visual poetry.


Fearless (2006)
Beschreibung: A biographical martial arts film that explores themes of redemption, national pride, and the spiritual aspects of combat.
Fakt: This was Jet Li's last major martial arts film. The director's cut is significantly different from the theatrical release, with a more somber tone.


Ip Man (2008)
Beschreibung: Portrays the life of a legendary martial artist, focusing on his humility, skill, and the moral lessons embedded in his fighting style.
Fakt: The film is based on the life of Ip Man, the martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee. It sparked a resurgence of interest in Wing Chun.


The Raid 2 (2014)
Beschreibung: An action-packed film with relentless fight scenes, showcasing raw physicality and a gritty, no-holds-barred approach to martial arts.
Fakt: The film's fight choreography was praised for its realism and intensity. It features one of the longest single-take fight scenes in cinema history.
