
Knockabout(1979)
After being cheated out of some money, two small time crooks convince a martial arts expert to take them on as students.


A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.

Brandon Lee
Brandon Ma

Michael Wong
Michael

Regina Kent
May

Mang Hoi
Four Eyes

Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Inspector Lau

Ku Feng
Yu

Chu Hak
Mr. Wong

Teddy Yip Wing-Cho
Mr. Yip

Richard Ng Man-Tat
Prison Warden

Shing Fui-On
Fool
Legacy of Rage is a action, crime film released in 1986 exploring themes of martial arts, revenge. Directed by Ronny Yu, it stars Brandon Lee, Michael Wong, Regina Kent. A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.
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