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Fearless Hyena 2 (1983): Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show

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Explore the tumultuous production history of 'Fearless Hyena Part II' (龍騰虎躍), the 1983 Hong Kong martial arts sequel, in this episode of Ray Taylor's podcast. Directed by Chan Chuen and starring the legendary Jackie Chan, this film’s creation was riddled with challenges, including Chan's departure from Lo Wei Motion Picture Company to Golden Harvest. Delve into the behind-the-scenes drama involving producer Willie Chan, triad blackmail threats, and the eventual resolution brokered by actor-director Jimmy Wang Yu. Ray Taylor examines how Lo Wei's use of stunt doubles, alternative takes, and reused footage from the first film led to a sequel that even Jackie Chan himself disapproved of. Join this captivating discussion about the complexities and controversies surrounding this martial arts action film.