Maria Yi has been associated with several films throughout her career, but her most acclaimed work remains The Chinese Connection (1972), which continues to receive high praise from audiences and critics alike. On the other hand, Fists of Fury (1971) is often regarded as her least favorably reviewed project. While Maria Yi’s contributions to these films have sparked discussion, it’s The Chinese Connection that truly stands out as her most memorable performance. Still, even with the lower reception of Fists of Fury, it remains a part of Maria Yi’s filmography that some fans and scholars revisit for historical context.