The martial arts subgenre is packed, making it easy for some films to undeservedly be given less love or attention. Often, the films lost in the mix are those that don’t have notable stars or a lasting impact behind them. Audiences are likely to prioritize films with the biggest martial artists over films starring lesser-known action movie stars, like One-Armed Boxer or The City of Violence. However, these films have just as thrilling action sequences as the more well-known martial arts movies and are deserving of praise.
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