Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Year: 1994

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Masami Obari

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Based on the bestselling video game, the legend of the Armor of Mars tells of a six‑piece suit granting god‑like power to any descendant of the ancient warrior Godimus who unites it. Yet Curse of Godimus ensures the wearer loses his identity, becoming a mind‑less killing machine. Such power comes at a price, stripping the wielder’s humanity.

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1

Discovery of the Armor of Mars fragment

While exploring a cave in Egypt, Cheng Sinzan finds a piece of the legendary Armor of Mars, which is one of six mystical armor pieces created by the ancient warrior Gaudeamus. He is confronted and defeated by Laocorn Gaudeamus and his henchmen, who claim the fragment. This event sets the stage for the heroes' quest to prevent Laocorn from reassembling the armor and gaining ultimate power.

Egypt
2

Celebration and reunion in Japan

Joe Higashi celebrates a Muay Thai victory and reunites with friends Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, and Mai Shiranui. They encounter Sulia, Laocorn's younger twin sister, who is fleeing from Cheng under Laocorn's influence. Sulia reveals her connection to the ancient warrior Gaudeamus and the dangerous armor she seeks to stop her brother from reassembling.

Japan
3

Introduction to the legend of Gaudeamus

Sulia explains that Gaudeamus, an ancient warrior, created the mystical armor that once brought destruction. The armor was split into six pieces to prevent its misuse, and Laocorn seeks to reassemble it to gain supreme power. The heroes learn that the parts are scattered across different locations worldwide, prompting a global quest.

4

Journey to Rhodes and discovery of martial arts history

The group travels to Rhodes, where cave paintings connect Gaudeamus' techniques to legendary martial arts moves. Sulia, with her psychic powers, begins to locate the remaining armor pieces. The team splits up to chase different leads, highlighting the global scope of their quest.

Rhodes
5

Search for the breastplate in Europe and the leg armor in Baghdad

Terry, Joe, and Sulia follow clues to find the breastplate in Europe, tracing it from Turkey to Germany, while Andy and Mai seek the leg armor in Baghdad. Andy learns that the piece was taken to China centuries ago and attempts to locate it through Jubei Yamada, only to face Hauer and Hauer's defeat.

Turkey, Germany, Baghdad, China
6

Conflict with Hauer and loss of armor pieces

Andy and Mai engage with Hauer during their pursuit and are eventually defeated, losing the leg armor to him. Meanwhile, Terry and Sulia fight Laocorn and his henchman Jamin. Sulia uses her psychic powers to heal Terry after a severe injury, demonstrating her vital role in the battle against Laocorn.

Krauser’s Stroheim Castle
7

Sulia's tragic family history and vow from Terry

Sulia recounts that her father was killed by a business partner during an expedition to find the Armor of Mars, fueling Laocorn's obsession. Terry vows to protect Sulia and stop her brother, solidifying their alliance amid ongoing battles and threats.

8

Locating the final piece at the Dead Sea

Using Sulia’s psychic pendant, the group locates the last remaining piece—the crown—at the Dead Sea in Israel. The heroes prepare to confront Laocorn, who is about to complete the armor, as tensions rise over the impending clash.

Dead Sea, Israel
9

Laocorn completes the armor and becomes overwhelmingly powerful

Laocorn raises an ancient temple at the Dead Sea and completes the reassembly of the Armor of Mars, encasing himself in vermeil. His power is greatly amplified, and he prepares to unleash destruction, prompting a fierce battle with the heroes.

Dead Sea, Israel
10

Sulia’s sacrifice and the shattering of the armor

Sulia, leveraging her psychic bond with her brother, injures herself to weaken Laocorn. She then stabs herself to prevent Laocorn from gaining full control, urging Terry to destroy the armor. Terry shatters the armor into coins that revive the god Mars, triggering the final showdown.

Dead Sea, Israel
11

Laocorn's sacrifice and the final victory

Realizing that the armor used him as a vessel for Mars’ resurrection, Laocorn sacrifices himself to save Andy and Mai from the god’s wrath. The heroes then team up to defeat Mars in a climactic battle, ending the threat once and for all.

12

Farewell and escape as the temple collapses

As Mars and the remnants of the armor vanish, the heroes escape the collapsing temple. Sulia’s death is mourned by the team, and Terry pays tribute by tossing his cap into the air. The group reflects on their victory and the loss of their ally.

Temple, unspecified

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