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(1971) is a seminal piece of martial arts history, primarily known for being Jackie Chan's first starring role in a feature film . Originally titled Little Tiger of Canton , the film was shelved after a poor initial reception and only gained widespread attention—and its famous title—after being re-edited in 1979 to capitalize on Chan's global stardom following the success of Drunken Master . Plot and Themes

: Unable to afford formal lessons, Jackie is mentored by a mysterious nomadic beggar, "The Man Who Isn't There," who teaches him the secrets of the Snake-Fist technique . Watch 1971 Master with Cracked Fingers

The film is less of a cohesive masterpiece and more of a "quick and dirty history lesson" on the evolution of Hong Kong cinema. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Master with Cracked Fingers (1971) is a seminal piece of martial arts