5 FINGERS OF DEATH (ITALIAN) 1972 Movie Poster - Black Coffee Mug

Five Fingers of Death (Italian), 1972 Movie Poster Description: This title refers to a promotional poster for the 1972 Italian martial arts film, Five Fingers of Death, originally titled The Chinese Boxer or Mantis Fist. Released internationally under various titles like Five Elements Nelson and Five Fingers of Kung Fu, this movie is significant as one of the earliest popularizations of the wuxia genre in Western cinema. Directed by Chang Cheh, a prominent figure in the Hong Kong martial arts film industry, it stars the legendary martial artist Lo Meng as Hsing Kuo, a wandering martial artist seeking revenge against the Five Master Killers who wronged his master and left him for dead. The poster showcases key elements from the movie, including action-packed scenes, martial art positions, and dramatic imagery to entice viewers. The poster's release in 1972 marked a pivotal moment in popularizing Eastern martial arts cinema for Western audiences, and it remains an influential work within the genre.