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Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Hong Hwa International Films

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 95

Summary: EIGHT MASTERS (1977) is part of the 18 BRONZEMEN series of kung fu films produced in Taiwan by Joseph Kuo. Not exactly a sequel to the previous films in the series (although it was long available only in a ... VHS edition under the title, 18 BRONZEMEN 3), it nonetheless features series regular Carter Wong as a student who undergoes years of training at Shaolin Temple, beginning as a child, and graduates by fighting the 18 Bronzemen in a series of contests. After the first half-hour, the story takes a different turn as Chu Shiao Chieh (Carter) reunites with his now-blind mother and meets Ming Chu (Lung Chun Erh), the girl who's been taking care of her and whom Mom now wants Carter to marry. Unfortunately, the Eight Masters of the title won't let things rest and persist in harassing Carter, demanding a match with him in order to allow them to avenge the death of one of their number at the hands of Carter's father (in a fight seen under the film's opening credits).
Carter tries to avoid fighting so as to live up to his Shaolin master's admonitions: "Keep the peace; have patience; forgive offense." Eventually it becomes too much for him and he takes on all eight of the masters in a series of furious kung fu fights, all masterfully staged by Wong Fei Lung, who also appears in the role of the chief villain, Tu Lung. Female star Chia Ling has a small but important role as one of the eight and has one great fight scene with Carter. Miss Chia (aka Judy Lee) was one of the greatest of '70s kung fu divas and her appearance elevates the film by a few notches.
The lead actress, Lung Chun Erh (SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES, THE STOMP), co-stars as Ming Chu and gets plenty of opportunities to emote as she's torn between her growing love for Carter and loyalty to a mysterious "uncle" who keeps appearing at night to demand that she betray Carter. She has some highly emotional scenes, helped considerably by superb English voice dubbing (well above average for the entire cast).
Ultimately, however, the chief draw of this film remains the abundant kung fu, especially in the nonstop series of final battles. This DVD was made from a high-quality print and superb transfer, suffering only from the lack of letter-boxing, which kung fu films like this so sorely need in order to show off all the fight action. In addition there's an evocative and dramatic original Chinese music score.

Theatrical: 2010

Studio: Shanghai Film Group

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 114

Summary: Donnie Yen is the lethal weapon in 14 Blades, the stylish wuxia film from acclaimed action movie master Daniel Lee (Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon) about Jinyiwei, the feared secret agents of the imperial court in ancient China who were famously clad in brocade costumes. There's probably no better choice than Yen for the headlining role of a hunted Jinyiwei commander, as the film offers plenty of opportunities for the martial arts superstar to flex his muscles. Further boosting the film's appeal are his attractive co-stars including Mainland actress Vicki Zhao (Red Cliff), Taiwan pop idol Wu Chun of Fahrenheit (Butterfly Lovers), Hong Kong Film Awards Best New Performer Kate Tsui (Eye in the Sky), and Singaporean actor Qi Yuwu (Painted Skin). Kung fu legend Sammo Hung, Shaw Brothers star Chen Kuan Tai, and veteran Hong Kong actors Wu Ma, Law Ka Ying, and Damian Lau round out the star-studded cast. Nominated for Best Action Choreography and Best Sound Design at the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards, 14 Blades was the top-grossing Chinese blockbuster during the 2010 Chinese New Year holidays.

In the final years of Ming dynasty, the Jinyiwei has come under the control of power-hungry eunuch Jia Jingzhong. Secretly conspiring with an exiled prince (Sammu Hung) to rebel against the emperor, the corrupt eunuch frames the Jinyiwei captain Qinglong (Donnie Yen) for treason and orders his death. With his fellow Jinyiwei agents, and the deadly assassin Tuotuo (Kate Tsui) after him, the beleaguered fugitive fights his way out and is joined on his run by Qiao Hua (Vicki Zhao), the daughter of a security agency leader. Together, they set out to stop Jia's conspiracy with help from a powerful bandit king (Wu Chun).

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Dragon Dynasty

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 115

Summary: A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see "The Karate Kid") centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu). It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord (Lo Lieh) who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large (so that they can fight the nasty Manchus) he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --"David Chute"

Theatrical: 1975

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 101

Summary: "All Men Are Brothers" is the sequel to "Water Margin" a.k.a. "Seven Blows of the Dragon" from 1972. At the beginning of "All Men Are Brothers", we learn that the emperor forgives the 108 Liangshan rebels since he finds they have the same enemies. The small army tries to conquer the city Hangchow, but is defeated. They send 7 spies to gather information about the city's defense before they attack a second time.

Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Wang Film Productions Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 85

Summary: After seeing his father Killed by the master of the Black dragon Gang, a Man known only as Miricle (Or Cloud, In the Chinese version) sets about taking revenge on the entire gang. Wang Tao stars as the Miricle man in this stylish Kung FY film, brilliantly Chrographed by the master of Mayhem Tommy Lee who also co-stars as the Leader of the Black dragon gang.

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 103

Summary: A revolutionary from South China recruits the two heroes to steal 3000 rifles and 200,000 rounds of ammo from a local army outpost and transport them by train to 'South City.'

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: Da sha xing

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 81

Summary: Well the movie was bad, but the acting was brilliant. The cinematography was sweet, the look of the movie was pretty good, but the action was just weird. Their were some GREAT fights, but only 2 that I can think of. If you are a true martial arts fan, you may want to stay away from this.

It is the story of Tong Jan. In one of my 2 favorite scenes of the movie he is in a fight with like 9 people, every man for themselves. It was really cool and you just don't see stuff like that too often anymore. So he wins and is hired under the emporer(actually the eunuch) as one of his many great assassins. He is given the name of the Slasher(aka Tong Jan). I don't really want to give too much away but Rosamand Kwan is pretty good in this and surprisingly Max Mok is REALLY good. I could not believe it, I have always hated this guy since he replaced Yuen Bioa in OUATIC part 2. MAybe it is just becasue he is carrying around a really sweet sword, btu he actually looked kind of tough in this flick. So we do get a REALLY good fight at the end but the FINAL fight was weak like the whole movie was. This movie has a very good amount fo violence btu not enough really good fights. No action stars in this, just doubling work. But Tong Jan carries the movie nicely.

Also the movie is only 75 minutes long and then the credits role, seriously.

Their is a commentarry that is REALLY good. Yeah, I know, I like the capitolized words. It is Ric Myers, Bobby Samuels, AND Frank Jane. I wish the movie would have been longer so these guys could have talked more.

All in all, other reviewers are dead on telling you to check out the Blade instead of this. But if you have seen that, this is worth a rental I guess.

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Ground Zero

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: Ku Feng raises orphans to be his personal killers, but one orphan starts to question this. He becomies a marked man. Joined by a lone warrior, the pair go to stamp out the plague that the King Eagle has unleashed

Theatrical: 2006

Studio: Mega Star (HK)

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 131

Summary: A loose adaptation of Hamlet, "The Night Banquet" is set in an empire in chaos. The Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Minister and the General all have their own enemies they would like to finish off at a night banquet.

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 83

Summary: A poor barefoot young man from the country arrives in the city to start work with the friend of his dead father, a manager at a dyeing workshop who is trained in Kung-Fu but has retired form the world of martial arts. The dye shop is owned by a kind woman who is being pressured by a local strongman who is trying to steal her family secrets for his own workshop. When the workshop is burnt down the barefoot kid decides to fight back using his impressive kung-fu skills, but just invites further trouble.

Theatrical: 1983

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 89 Minutes

Summary: He’s Taking Lethal to the Next Level!
True devotees of martial arts cinema have long lived in fear of the Bastard Swordsman! Unleashed on audiences by the blockbuster combination of Shaw Brothers Studios and legendary director Chang Cheh ("Five Deadly Venoms, The Blood Brothers"), this kung fu classic flawlessly blends phantasmagorical action sequences with staples of the wuxia genre. Starring Norman Chui ("Hong Kong Godfather, 36th Chamber") as the most lethal bastard this side of Shaolin, this twisted tale of betrayal and bloodshed showcases a revolutionary style of wire-work and action choreography that inspired today’s most revered filmmakers. So sit back, dim the lights, and prepare to be schooled in the art of the kill as you experience the bastard’s signature move: the mind-meltingly lethal Silkworm Technique!

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Crash Cinema Media

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary:

Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Bonzai Media

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 72

Summary: Pao Hsueh-li, the trusted co-director for several of Chang Cheh's most memorable productions (including The Water Margin), here creates one of his own. A brother who loves books and a sister who loves swords must face a yellow-robed warrior, the Red Python, a sinuous snake-charmer, and a silk-masked beauty (who must kill or wed the first man to see her face) before they can bring peace to their battle-addled family in this special, cliche-smashing production.

Theatrical: 1973

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 100

Summary: The Chinese protagonists in Wang Yu's 1972 epic action picture, a prime specimen of mainstream Hong Kong action cinema, all wear peraly white during the final sea-front battle sequence, while their Japanese pirate foes wear inky black. That's proof positive that actor-director Wang (a staple Shaw Brothers star to the 1960s) is a staunch swordplay traditionalist. The style, the pace, and even the music may recall Akira Kurosawa, but here the Japanese are as purely evil as the Nazis in a WWII flick. Wang's stalwart Hisao Feng is a wandering swordsman (complete with his very own fuzz-tone guitar theme) who returns home to discover a pirate threat to his coastal village. He assembles an assortment of warriors, guys with handles like Spearman Li and Lightning Fist Hung; even a taciturn knife thrower who as to be badgered into helping out, like Jamese Coburn in the The Magnficient Seven. Hsiao and his pals then train the peasant villagers to fend off the Japanese Menace. The last 20 minutes of the movie are nothing but bloody sword fighting; Hsiao kills the Japanese commander (who spouts blood majestically, like Tatsuya Nakadai in Kurosawa's Sanjuro) and then keels over himself, a photogenic martyr to the anti-Japanese cause.

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Studio: Videoasia

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: I've read bad things about Videoasia brand releases before, but took a chance on this one. It's completely unwatchable. There is obviously a manufacturing quality problem here. Perhaps Videoasia tried to encrypt this and just ruined it, or else it's just a crappy bootleg burned so badly it won't play right much past the menu. Either way, I would never willingly choose Videoasia products over any other distributor's again. 1 star is really too much for a product that is essentially worthless due to extremely poor quality manufacture.

Theatrical:

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: Trailers from 70's King Fu Flicks - Narrated by John Saxon

Theatrical:

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 89

Summary: There is no plot in this film. It is a collection of the best fighting scenes from the martial arts films (i.e. Bruce Lee and others).

Theatrical: 1986

Studio: Anchor Bay

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 94

Summary: The John Woo gangster classic that started it all, a romantic, violent, swirlingly stylish melodrama about dueling brothers--with a mesmerizing lead performance by Hong Kong's favorite actor, Chow Yun-Fat. In repose, Chow's sleepy magnetism recalls the glory days of Robert Mitchum, Steve McQueen, and Takakura Ken; when he's stepping high, Chow has a unique, ebullient star presence, a man who embraces life so unselfconsciously that he becomes vulnerable to all kinds of suffering and heartache (he endures masochistic megadoses of violence here). The sequence in which Chow's Mark avenges his betrayed best friend---by blasting his way into, and then out of, a Chinese restaurant, twin .45s blazing---is a swashbuckling standout. Woo's film technique may have been more polished in later efforts, but "Tomorrow" has a direct emotional power that is still unique. Kung fu star of the 1970s, Ti Lung is also terrific here as the 40ish established mobster, relied upon by all, who allows conflicting loyalties toward Mark and toward his younger brother, now a cop, to undermine the stability of his position. "--David Chute"

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: Good Times Video

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 100

Summary: Chein is a city boy who moves with his cousins to work at a ice factory. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fight. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factor, the resulting mystery and pressures forces him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss.

Theatrical: 2010

Studio: Na Film

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 106

Summary: Panna Rittikrai is a legend in Thai action cinema. With credits as director of Born to Fight and stunt coordinator for such classics as Ong-Bak and Chocolate, he was also the star of many action films in the 70s and 80s. Rittikrai is well known for being a famous mentor to some of the top action superstars working today, including Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak), Dan Chupong (Dynamite Warrior) and Jija Yanin (Chocolate). BKO features a range of martial art disciplines at its best when a group of "fight club" friends, whose styles vary from Muay Thai, Capoeira to Kung Fu and Tai Chi, must join forces and fight for their lives in a daring rescue of a kidnapped friend.

Theatrical: 1974

Studio: Sequoin Films

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 87

Summary: The Mafia wants to buy Pop's downtown karate studio in an area planned for redevelopment. They get Pinky and his thugs to pressure Pop into selling, but accidentally kill him. The karate students call the kung-fu expert, Black Belt Jones, for help. Pop's daughter, Sydney, refuses to sell the building. Black Belt Jones and Sydney, who is also a martial arts expert, ward off the attackers.

Theatrical: 1974

Studio: JE Productions

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 88

Summary: Decent, simple, honest Chinese farmhand and ace martial artist Tai-Lin goes to the Philippines to seek his fortune. He befriends scruffy petty street hoodlum Siao-Mao and gets a job as a dock worker. When Tai-Lin discovers that the people he works for are involved in a crime syndicate that specializes in smuggling opium, he quits his job and joins forces with two fellow martial artists against the evil organization.

Theatrical: 1999

Studio: Lions Gate

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 102

Summary: Take the art direction and set design from "The Crow" and "Batman". Add a male-bonding element reminiscent of "The Killer" or "Hard-Boiled". Stir in a plot line about some top-secret near-invincible bionic-man superwarriors taking over the drug trade in Hong Kong, with only one man who can stop them. Season with a high body count, lots of explosions and running gun battles, and spectacular hand-to-hand fight sequences. Top off with a soupçon of cheesy comic relief and a generous helping of atrocious dubbing. Bake for too long, then remove from oven and allow to cool until thoroughly stale. The result: "Black Mask". Sure, it's a preposterous recipe (bet you didn't know that LED readouts will show up on an X-ray), but it's stylishly prepared and presented, with high-octane editing, wild camera angles, and a neo-Goth feel all around. Of course it's all about the remarkable Jet Li, the fight scenes, and the postindustrial art direction. Those who come expecting a high-concept, intelligent thriller will be left with indigestion, but Hong Kong action fans who live and die for insane stunts and head-spinning martial arts scenes will have their appetites sated by this dish. It's very interesting to see the influence that John Woo's hand continues to have on American and HK action thrillers, years after his seminal films with Chow Yun-fat. It'll be even more interesting to see how films like "Black Mask" hold up in the future. Just don't take it too seriously and this movie works just fine. Oh, and the title? It comes from when Jet Li switches from his mild-mannered librarian persona to butt-kicking superhero, complete with mask and hat à la "The Green Hornet"'s Cato. "--Jerry Renshaw"

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 91

Summary:

Theatrical: 1972

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 82

Summary: another under-appreciated SB classic

Theatrical: 1998

Studio: China Star Entertainment

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: A patriotic Chinese cop is reposted to fictional East European country Lavernia as punishment for ignoring orders during a plane hijack operation. There he encounters his ex-girlfriend, who fled to Lavernia after Tiananmen Square. Their paths soon tangle with the charismatic but evil leader of the Japanese cult Aum Shinryuu.

Theatrical: 1995

Studio: Golden Harvest Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 101

Summary: After the master of the Sharp Manufacturer saber factory abdicates and appoints On, his least popular worker, as his successor, On, unwilling to lead his surly colleagues, embarks on a quest of revenge to kill the evil, flying, tattooed kung fu master who killed his father.

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Image

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 94

Summary: Man, I honestly thought this is the greatest movie I've ever seen. Some may disagree, those who do, you guys can just shut your mouth! Cause this is my favortie movie in the whole wide world. I loved all the fights scenes, the martial arts is awesome. And of course, for the ladies, there is always a love story intertwined in the plot. I could lie and say that everybody would love this movie, kids and adults, people of all ages, but i'm not goin' to. I love this movie cause I'm a huge martial arts fan, and you have to be too, to be able to appreciate this film. Well, I hope you get this movie and enjoy it as much as I did, do, and will.

Theatrical: 2004

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary:

Theatrical: 1973

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 118

Summary: One of a group of near-epic historical adventures produced by Shaw Bros., directed by Chang Cheh, and starring David Chiang and Ti Lung

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Dollar-DVD

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 96

Summary: In this martial arts movie, a chinese man named "White Dragon"(Yu) must use his power to save his country from tyrranical rule.

Theatrical: 2009

Studio: China Film

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 139

Summary: A hisotry of the Chinese Revolution. Humane and moving.

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Hong Hwa International Films

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 87

Summary: Two warlord chiefs, a ton-fa wielder who can destroy an opponents weapon and a Tai Chi expert that is impervious to weapons, send a pair of killers to track down and kill an old master swordsman who has given up fighting. When the killers assassination attempt is foiled by a group of kung fu students from a nearby school, the chiefs themselves come to the school to deal with the master swordsman and anyone else who gets in their way. When the schools head master dies defending the swordsman and his daughter, the schools 3 most senior students vow to avenge the deaths and begins a quest to annihilate the warlord chiefs. One by one, they end up facing a man so skilled in tai chi kung fu that it seems as if he were 'Born Invincible'.

Theatrical: 1986

Studio: MMII Passion Production

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 91

Summary: At the end of the seconed world war,Li came to Tsing Tao to start a new life. Unexpectedly, he is witness to a reckless automobile assault on an innocent pedestrian, by an arrogant American officer, and rushes to the victims aide.

Theatrical: 1976

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 110

Summary:

Theatrical: 1980

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: A baby boy is left on the steps of a Shaolin monastery by a mad woman who promptly expires. The chief monk decides to take the baby in and raise it. Cut to twenty years later and the young man is sweeping the steps.

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 92

Summary: Ronny Yu (The Bride of Chucky, The Phantom Lover, Warriors Of Virtue) directs this highly operatic fable based on a well-known martial arts novel with LESLIE CHEUNG (Temptress Moon, Farewell, My Concubine) and BRIGITTE LIN (Dragon Inn, Deadful Melody) as doomed lovers caught in the crossfire of warring clans. With beautiful cinematography by PETER PAU (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and over-the-top action sequences, THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR is one of the best swordplay fantasy film ever made.

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Mandarin Films

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 80

Summary: For ten years, Cho has been in the snow of Mount Shin Fung waiting for a rare flower to blossom that will cure his wife who, back in Chung Yuan, is slowly killing all of the members of the Eight Big Clans. Something Cho did to her early in their marriage has turned her hair white and driven her mad. Cho's nephew, Kit, marries Lyre; they are deeply in love. On their wedding night, Ni-Chang, the bride with white hair, kidnaps Lyre and takes her to her harem of fighting women to indoctrinate her against Kit. Kit tries to lead a rescue party, but they are up against formidable opponents. Can Cho come in time with the blossom to soften Ni-Chang's heart?

Theatrical: 1970

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 109

Summary: Years before he was to become famous for directing Bruce Lee in Fist Of Fury and Jackie Chan in New Fist Of Fury, Lo Wei was a popular actor and filmmaker. He had already directed many successful films when he joined Shaw Brothers in 1965. It was there that he directed his first major martial arts movie, but this was one of his last for the studio. It was also one of the last times he teamed with superstar swordswoman Cheng Pei-pei (who is even more famous now for her role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Here she stars as Yen Lai, the one woman who can reunite the Kao brothers to rid the Teng Lung Manor of attacking killers as well as take revenge for the murder of their father. Aided by Shaw Brothers first international star, Lo Lieh, and award-winning actor Ku Feng, Lo and Cheng collaborate for another high-action winner of brotherly love...and death.

Theatrical: 1977

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: Japanese forces in Shanghai attempt to destroy the patriotic spirit of the Chinese by closing down all Kung Fu gyms. Chang Ling (Bruce Le), a top Chinese Kung Fu practitioner, is forced to flee to Korea. The Japanese forces pursue him there, and so Chang Ling fights back, defeating many Japanese fighters before finally encountering the Japanese commander.

Theatrical: 1982

Studio: Kin Lung Production Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 81

Summary: Reformed criminal and ace martial artist Bruce decides to go straight and settle down with his girlfriend after being released from prison. The gang he used to be part of kidnap the fetching young daughter of an American ambassador. Bruce goes trekking all over the world in search of the lady.

Theatrical: 1982

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 93

Summary:

Theatrical: 2004

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 180

Summary:

Theatrical: 1980

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 86

Summary: Aspiring barber and experienced kung-fu fighter Shang learns that his childhood friend, Siu Ming, has been framed for murder by an unknown villain. When Shang begins looking into the crime, he soon finds himself the target of an assassination attempt. Who is behind all these crimes, and can Shang stop them?

Theatrical: 2003

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary:

Theatrical: 1990

Studio: Image

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 117

Summary: The 1990 film "Bullet in the Head" engages at every turn. At once a political epic, a story about childhood friends and loyalty, as well as a tale of corruption and war, John Woo's action-packed face-off contrasts '60s idealism--the Beatles and Elvis--against the shifting tide in the East. It's plain that Woo has pulled his trio of heroes straight from Sergio Leone's "Once Upon a Time in America" as well as Michael Cimino's "The Deer Hunter", but there are bits of Nicholas Ray's "Rebel Without a Cause" tossed in for good measure. The old Chinese way of life is fading in the face of the emergent Vietnam War and Chairman Mao's Red Army, and Hong Kong struggles under archaic British rule. Three friends--Ben (Tony Leung), Frank (Jacky Cheung), and Paul (Waise Lee)--rub up against gang warfare, capitalism, and opportunism in a life that is strongly tinged by Western culture. Ben falls in love and wants to marry Jane (Fennie Yuen). Frank has borrowed money from a warlord to pay for his pal's bridal bash but a rival group, led by Ringo and his thugs, are hell-bent on keeping loose-cannon Frank from keeping his promise. The boys kill Ringo in a face-off and the cops come looking for them, separating Ben and Jane. The trio escapes to exploited luck-of-the-draw Saigon to make their fortunes. Luck, however, isn't with them. In a violent, balletic dance to honor, greed, and a teenage pledge that is challenged with adulthood, "Bullet in the Head" is sentimental despite its exquisitely choreographed blood bath; it's steeped in the kind of code-of-ethics morality that has been the glue of buddy films since the beginning of cinematic time. "Bullet in the Head" is a tale of love and betrayal played out against a backdrop of wartime chaos, and while Woo had made other vital and vibrant movies--"The Killer", "Hard Boiled", and "A Better Tomorrow"--none were as impassioned as "Bullet in the Head". That it retains its innocence at all is a tribute to this Hong Kong action auteur, who brands his movies with visual flair as well as a palette splattered with blood. "--Paula Nechak"

Theatrical: 1994

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 104

Summary: An exotic, legendary battle between the forces of good and evil comes to life as the celebrated disciples of the Shaolin Temple -- monks who practice a lethal and spiritual form of martial arts -- fight the evil followers of China's Manchu rulers.

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Studio: Mingxing Film Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary:

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 88

Summary:

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Chao Lik Film

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: The exploits of "Iron Bridge"

Theatrical: 2005

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 101

Summary: Lung gam wai yi dzi wang mo leung leung

Theatrical: 1990

Studio: Customflix

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: After being scratched by a radioactive cat, Sam a top U.S. Agent develops super-human powers. By using both his laser vision and his incredible strength, he battles the Asian Mafia which is trying to gain ultimate control over the orient!

Theatrical: 1981

Studio: Videoasia

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: The legendary stars from the Shaw Brothers Studios return in these action-packed films from the golden age of martial arts!

Theatrical: 1976

Studio: Ground Zero

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 95

Summary: Slow moving kung fu flick that focuses more on plot than martial arts what a novelty! Basic story of the village kung fu chump who leaves his village and does the horse stance for two years under the supervision of a grand master. Having conditioned his legs and fought endlessly with a wooden coat rack, our hero is ready to return to his village and take on the bad guys.

Theatrical: 1990

Studio: Golden Harvest Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: China O'brien; big city police woman; martial arts trainer, is forced to hand in her badge and head home to her father and the small town where she grew up. The peaceful town she knew is now struggling against the clutches of organized crime. When her father, the town sheriff, is killed China decides to run for his position and clean up the town. The poll results spark a series of confrontations that finally decide who runs the town . . .

Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 114

Summary:

Theatrical: 1970

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: Before Bruce Lee became a superstar and before the kung fu movie genre exploded into a phenomenon, there was one-time swimming ace Jimmy Wang Yu, Shaw Brothers’ first “million dollar” star who helped to revitalize the swordplay genre by starring in Cheng Cheh’s ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN. Three years later and with only a handful of movies under his belt, Wang Yu stepped out from the shadow of his mentor Chang Cheh to write, direct and star in the one movie that sparked Hong Kong’s kung fu movie boom in the ’70s. Wang Yu is a principled kung fu student who finds his world thrown asunder when a rival of his master returns with three Japanese karate masters (led by Lo Lieh) who possess no respect for life. They mercilessly kill or maim everyone in the school and leave Wang Yu wounded, in hiding and hungry for revenge. Unable to best their karate skills, Wang Yu recalls his master’s advice and begins training in the only known method of countering karate (within the movie that is), a combination of iron palm and light step kung fu. When the Japanese and their Chinese pal set up a crooked gambling hall and protection racket, Wang Yu dons a surgical mask and begins performing operations on baddies with his iron fists. Shuriken-tossing kendo experts are called in and Wang Yu battles his way through them and on to a showdown with the Japanese karate masters. --Mark Pollard, KungFuCinema.com

Theatrical: 1987

Studio: Image

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 98

Summary: Sien nui yau wan

Theatrical: 1973

Studio: The Hong Kong Kai Fa Film Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: A martial arts fighter, haunted by his past, takes a job as a dock worker in a small village. The villagers are dependent on the traffic that comes to the pier, which gives its cruel owner too much power over his beleaguered workers. The situation worsens when an even crueler gangster takes control. His most powerful weapon is his henchman, a muscle-bound brute, who remorselessly and easily cracks the skulls and breaks the necks of anyone who gets in the way. The new dock worker had sworn never to fight again, but the deaths of his co-workers force him to act.

Theatrical: 1996

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 87

Summary: I saw this movie many many times. Faye Wong and Tony Leung shows
groundbreaking performance.
They made such a nice couple here. Amazingly funny.
But they have to work on the subtitles, they can do better.

Theatrical: 1995

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 98

Summary: I've seen Chinese Odyssey many times, because its just so funny! Chinese Odyssey is not really a remake of the Chinese classic, Journey to the West, but itýýs more of a parody, or a side story based on the Monkey King.

The second part starts off with Monkey King (Stephen Chow) who is now 500 years back in the past due to a malfunction of Pandoraýýs Box. Here, he meets with Fairy Zixia (Athena Chu) and got involved romantically with her, although initially, he wasn't too fond of her. Itýýs also as funny as part one, and Wukongýýs super long-winded and naggy master, Tripitika (Law Kar-Ying), also provides more laughs here. My fave moment in part two has to be the super hilarious ýýOnly Youýý version sang by Tripitika!

Thereýýre plenty of twists and turns that are really different from the original story, which is good since it doesnýýt get boring even if you already know the story of the Monkey King. However, a minus is that youýýll need to know the story of the Monkey King to be able to appreciate and laugh at some of the jokes aimed at the original story, but if you donýýt, thereýýre still plenty of comical parts around to keep you laughing. The funny parts may be rather silly at times, but go ahead and laugh at their silliness. Afterall, Stephen Chow is known to be the King of Comedy. :)

Part two has a stronger romance theme than part 1, and the ending is kind of romantic and nice, albeit a little sad. Chinese Odyssey comes in two parts, so youýýll need to watch part 1 as well to be able to fully understand the entire movie. If youýýre into Chinese mythology and culture, give this a try and take the time to enjoy this show!

Theatrical: 2005

Studio: Bonzai Media

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: A love story between an alien and a monk.

Theatrical: 1992

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 99

Summary: Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan gives his self-mocking humor full flourish in "City Hunter", adapted from a Japanese comic book. But that doesn't mean there isn't a solid dose of action--after a brilliantly cartoonish opening, the movie settles into a half-comedy, half-thriller variation on "Die Hard", in which Eurotrash terrorists have hijacked a plush ocean cruise liner and super-detective Ryu Saeba (Chan) has to stop them, aided by his lovely, love-lorn assistant (Joey Wong, "A Chinese Ghost Story", "Green Snake") and a beautiful undercover secret agent (Chingmy Yau, "Naked Killer"). Though "City Hunter" is short on breathtaking stunts, there's plenty of well-choreographed hand-to-hand combat. Jackie Chan's lecherous, self-absorbed character (accompanied by a parade of girls into skimpy or skin-tight outfits) come across like a gleeful parody of James Bond (slightly marred by a bit of homophobia). All in all, a high energy romp. "--Bret Fetzer"

Theatrical: 1981

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 100

Summary:

Theatrical: 1980

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 95

Summary: Now some of the remastered dvd's from red sun are only slightly above average for a remastering job. Movies like Executioners of Shaolin and Iron Fingers of Death are not a perfect transfer. Red sun has many other perfect releases just as good or even better than this one. The master killer series and Dirty Ho to name 4. It is absolutely amazing if you compare it to the groundzero version. I didn't really like this movie much when I was a kid, but now that I get to watch a scratch free, beautiful print that is perfectly letterboxed, with english dubbed sound, it is defintely one of my favorite movies ever.



So if you are a fan of shaw brothers flicks and don't have an all region dvd player, than these are the perfect dvd's for you.



P.S.-unlike groundzero, xenon, crash cinema..., when the dvd says remastered, it is. If it doesn't say it, it's not remastered. Don't say I didn't warn you.



Now to the movie. A great remake/redo of Executioners of Shaolin. Lo lieh directs this and while it is the only good movie that he directed, it is still very well done and has some nice touches, and of course some things that could have been done better. Story wise it could have improved quite a bit, but the fighting none.



The movie kicks off with an awesome opening of Pai Mei standing on the ruins of the Shaolin Temple and he has Gordon Liu(tiger stylist)and his friend(a crane stylist) coming at him. They kill him in a fantastic battle and the next thing we know we are in the future a few years. Johnny Wang (Lung Wei) is the governor and is being ordered to release the shaolin monks in prison. Not happy about this at all, he goes to speak with his uncle, Lo Lieh(pai mei's brother). Now like I said, there are some holes in this. Lo Lieh is playing Pai Mei, but they are gonna say he is Pai Mei's brother? Well, so what, it works for me and with Lo Lieh's unbelievable acting job, I wouldn't want him to have to play another type of character. He is by far the best Pai Mei. So because tiger and crane killed his brother, he is gonna go ahead and help his nephew in extinguishing the monks before they have a chance to rebuild and be strong. From here on there are all types of crazy ambushes from the while lotus clan and this causes Gordon to learn all that he can to kill Pai Mei(that's what we will call him even though I just explained he is playing another character). Pai Mei first goes and lets Gordon know that he is unstoppable and there is nothing you can do about it. But there is so much more to it. The way he just walks through all these people swinging swords at him was breathtaking! Lo Lieh was not a wushu athlete or nothing but has some of the best screen fighting skills ever. He is so smooth at playing Pai Mei, you will want to buy all of his movies. And with Master Lau Kar Leung doing the fight choreography, I guarantee you will see some of the funnest kung fu ever put to screen.



It is really cool how Gordon just can't get a firm punch on Pai Mei, so he has to listen to his pregnant wife about learning the soft style. I will make sure I don't give anything away but you will not be disappointed by this. I loved the ending, not quite as good as Executioners of Shaolin, but only the very ending, this movie though is way more up-tempo and has a lot more fighting. Overall becuase of the use of the wind machines and the 2 bonus fights we get between Lung Wei and Gordon, I liked it better than Executioners.

Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Shaw Brothers

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary:

Theatrical: 1966

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: COME DRINK WITH ME (1966) was directed by King Hu whose fanciful Hong Kong/Taiwan costumed swordplay films from the 1960s and 70s are often cited as an inspiration for Ang Lee's hit of 2000, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. This film stars Cheng Pei Pei as female swordfighter Golden Swallow who fights on behalf of the local governor (her father) against a group of rebel bandits, led by Jade-Faced Tiger, who have kidnapped his son (her brother). She is aided in her adventures by a drunken wanderer called "Drunken Knight" (Yue Hua), who is equally good with a sword, and whose guise may be a cover for other activities. The storyline is not always the clearest to follow, but it does feature abundant scenes of action and swordplay and culminates in a lengthy battle between Drunken Knight and his former teacher, a renegade monk called in to subdue him.
The Shaw Bros. film was shot on outdoor locations in Taiwan and exquisitely designed interior sets. It's all beautifully mounted and adorned with an original Chinese music score. The swordplay scenes are simpler and more stylized, in the manner of Chinese opera, than the hard-edged, bloody style of fights that would come into vogue just a few years later after the success of ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN (1967). Cheng Pei Pei played the role of Golden Swallow again in Chang Cheh's GOLDEN SWALLOW (aka THE GIRL WITH THE THUNDERBOLT KICK, 1969), which co-starred Jimmy Wang Yu. The actress returned to the screen in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON to play Jade Fox, the evil swordplay teacher masquerading as a governess.

Theatrical: 1998

Studio: China Star Entertainment

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 103

Summary: Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon, but things complicate when the tycoon is killed and he is forced to ally with a misfortunate hitman to find the "King of the Hitman."

Theatrical: 1980

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: a moody and dramatic kung fu tale

Theatrical: 2009

Studio: Beijing Channel Pictures Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 87

Summary: Mandy slaves away at two jobs struggling to support her family while dreaming about resurrecting her father's martial arts academy, a once famous school now forgotten since an accident took his leg.

Theatrical: 1970

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 81

Summary: This classic "Martial Arts World" tale begins with the elderly teacher of a fighting school preventing the delinquent Crimson Charm gang from killing/raping a young girl. During this fight, the son of the leader
of the Crimson Charm gang gets killed. The rest of the movie deals with the gang's vengeance, and then later the vengeance of the school in return. In fact there are 3 major arcs, the tale of the teacher's bravery and journey back home, the defense of the school, and then 3 years later the fate of the Crimson Charm gang.To appreciate a film like this it's necessary to think of it almost like an opera of Wagnerian proportions. Swordmen and women who are part
of the "Martial Arts World" have near-godly powers of fighting and survival. In fact one character has a death scene which lasts virtually 2 and half years! So of course the histrionics and drama are equally amplified. Western audiences were exposed to this kind of thing most recently with Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. In many ways this film has a lot of that. In fact Ivy Ling Po's character here is cut from the same cloth as Michelle Yeoh's portrayal in Crouching Tiger. She has
some absolutely kick-ass fighting scenes. In later years the martial arts would become far more stylized (especially anything choreographed by Lau Kar Leung, ie - Liu Chia-Liang) but the martial arts in films of
this era are more straightforward (comparable to Zorro or Errol Flynn's stuff I suppose). I am a HUGE fan of Lau's work but his films are more about the fight scenes. The Shaw films from this era (67-73) were more about the drama, and the fight scenes IMHO serviced the story more than the other way around. Both eras are great, but tonite I was in the mood
for an epic story of love and revenge and this fit the bill. Even compared to other films of this type and era, this was a bit above-average, mainly because of Ivy Ling Po. She's not the main character in this one but her presence demands engagement in each scene
she's in. To see a younger Ivy Ling Po in another memorable role, check out Lady General Hua Mulan (which the Disney animated film also covered).

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Eternal Film Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 84

Summary: A young man vows revenge against the killers of his father. To do this, he must train with his father's teacher who teaches him the "Shadow Claw", a deadly combination of the eagle claw and shadow fist.

Theatrical: 2006

Studio: Sony Pictures

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 114

Summary: "Curse of the Golden Flower", a fictionalized historical glimpse into the brutally complicated politics of Emperor Ping's (Chow Yun Fat) reign during the Tang Dynasty, shows the viewer just how far a megalomaniac must go to gain and retain power in medieval China. Lavish sets, massive ceremonial displays, and perversely fascinating battle scenes impress similarly to the special effects Americans have come to love and expect from Chinese action films like Zhang Yimou's previous "House of Flying Daggers" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". An intricate plot involving the Emperor's wife, Empress Phoenix (Gong Li) and their three sons, Crown Prince Xiang, Prince Jie, and Prince Cheng, most closely follows the Empress's secret plan to force abdication upon her corrupt husband as revenge for his slowly poisoning her with Black Fungus tea. Opening on the eve of the Chysanthemum Festival, 928 A.D., the Empress obsessively embroiders gold chysanthemums to adorn her army's uniforms while hatching plans with Jai to overthrow the Crown Prince for control of the throne. Meanwhile, a side plot develops as the Emperor's ex-wife and mother to Crown Prince Yu reemerges as Yu's lover. By the time the Festival occurs, family members are pitted against each other in a "King Lear"-ian web of lies that can only result in demise. The most sophisticated narrative aspect of "Curse of the Golden Flower" is that as the royal family crumbles, the Emperor's death grip on China remains unwavering. Gorgeous scenes set in the palace and costume design displaying China's upper class decadence cannot fail to entertain. The paradox between good and evil, here, is highlighted by how the Emperor successfully rules despite, and because of, his utter cruelty. "--Trinie Dalton"

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Seasonal Film Corporation

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 94

Summary: A year after training young Jackie Chan in the Drunken Fist, Sam the Seed discovers he has a son, Foggy. He tries to train Foggy but to no avail. Foggy is then trained in Drunken Fist from his uncle as he must face his father's rival, Rubber Legs, another Drunken Fist master who combines it with Mantis Fist to create a deadly style.

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 80

Summary: The heroes pose as gun dealers and acrobats in order to get close to the bad guys so they can avenge the death of one of their brothers. In the end they lock the bad guys in a warehouse for a final battle to the death!

Theatrical: 1992

Studio: Rising Fortune Films Co

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 80

Summary: Japanese pirates attack a small town in China

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 101

Summary:

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 83

Summary: It's the Sung Dynasty versus the Chin invaders as the "Iron Triangle" of director Chang Cheh and stars David Chiang and Ti Lung truly hit their stride with this crowd-pleasing kung fu epic. When a handsome prince is taken captive and guarded by a martial arts master it's up to two powerful patriots to fight overwhelming odds. From the first fascinating minute to the final desperate battle to the death--culminating in an unforgettably evocative conclusion--this duo is dynamic as well as deadly.System Requirements:Running Time: 78 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MARTIAL ARTS UPC: 631595083484 Manufacturer No: TSDVD0834

Theatrical: 1977

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: DEATH DUEL (1977) is another Shaw Bros. swordplay-and-intrigue extravaganza directed by Chu Yuan (aka Chor Yuen) from a novel by Ku Lung. Its release
on DVD follows that of KILLER CLANS (1976), THE MAGIC BLADE (1976) and CLANS OF INTRIGUE (1977), all also reviewed on this site. The plot here is a lot
simpler than those of the earlier films and involves fewer characters and, unfortunately, fewer fight scenes. It does, however, offer a fresh star in then-newcomer Derek Yee who plays a character who calls himself "Hopeless Ah Chi," a wandering, enigmatic kung fu expert who is challenged by numerous other swordsmen in the course of the film for reasons that are made clear in the second half. That's basically all there is to the film: various challengers pop up to try and kill Ah Chi until Yen Shih-San (Ling Yun),
the only one who truly qualifies as Ah Chi's equal, shows up for the final bout.
There are only slight hints of the interlocking clan rivalries, conflicting loyalties and vast spy networks that made KILLER CLANS, et al, so fascinating.The film is beautifully shot and scored and filmed entirely on Shaw Bros. studio sets. The costumes are pretty snappy also. The fight scenes involve lots of breakaway walls and furniture and are often staged in extreme long
shot, perhaps to cover up the frequent use of a stunt double for the lead.
As usual, the cast offers a number of Shaw Bros. notables, including dependable character actors Ku Feng and Fan Mei-Sheng as Ah Chi's allies and--in welcome action cameos--Shaw Bros. stars Ti Lung, Lo Lieh, and David Chiang. Also appearing are Wang Lung-Wei, Norman Chu, Yueh Hua, Yuen Wah,
Chan Shen and Cheng Miu, along with many other familiar faces from kung fu films. As usual with Chu Yuan films, there are some lively and beautiful
women on hand to spice up the action, although not as many as in the earlier films. Candy Yu plays Yee's girlfriend while Chan Ping plays a rival clan
leader stirring things up behind the scenes.The two leading men, Derek Yee and Ling Yun, are adequate but lack the flair of the aforementioned cameo players. Still, Yee makes an interesting hero--young, deadpan, and far more handsome than most kung fu stars of the
era. He acted for approximately 20 years, but also turned to writing, directing, and producing and wound up making some key Hong Kong New Wave
dramas of the 1990s, including C'EST LA VIE MON CHERI, FULL THROTTLE, and VIVA EROTICA.

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 88

Summary: This movie really caught me by surprise!! . It came as a double feature the other movie was crap. I would gladly pay twenty times what i paid. Its old school at its absolute best. you don't have to fast forward much to get to fights and there fantastic! As far as a plot? I was too distracted by the action. There isn't a whole lot of goofiness like a lot of martial art flicks. The picture quality of my dvd is very decent. If you old school collectors miss this then you been cheated. Oh by the way there aren't a large variety of different fighters but the 3 main fighters carry it over the top

Theatrical: 1968

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: A tale of a murdered lord, a hired killer who unknowingly becomes friends with his intended victim, a vicious bandit chief, a kind blind woman, and a death duel which explodes into an ambush and then a slaughter.

Theatrical: 1994

Studio: Dimension

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 93

Summary: Hong Kong martial arts master Jet Li plays a bodyguard from the Beijing secret police, sent to Hong Kong to protect a beautiful young witness to a mob killing, played by Christy Chung. Li turns her home into a high-security prison, complete with video cameras surveying every room, even her bedroom. Furious, Chung resists his efforts to protect her--until the threat to her life is made abundantly clear in a spectacular shopping mall shootout. As is natural under such circumstances, romance begins to bloom, much to the dismay of Chung's lawyer boyfriend, who hired Li in the first place. Made in the last few years before the British province of Hong Kong was returned to the rule of mainland China, "The Bodyguard from Beijing" makes many (possibly anxious) jokes about the differences between the austere Communist bodyguard and the lackadaisical H.K. police. Li's character is so consistently stone-faced that his usual boyish charm is repressed, and the movie emphasizes gunplay over acrobatic kung fu action, but there are still kicks galore and the usual Hong Kong combination of spectacular violence and outrageous sentimentality--all captured in stylish, glossy cinematography. And how often do you get to see venetian blinds used as an offensive weapon? "--Bret Fetzer"

Theatrical: 1972

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: Wu Sung, a military swordmaster, is acused of murdering his adulterous sister-in-law and a thug, and sent to exile in Meng Chou. At the prison camp, Shih En, son of the camp commander, intercedes in his favour, to spare him the humiliating 100 bamboo lashes. When Wu Sung knows that a local thug, Chiang Chung, attacked and wounded Shih En to rob his wine cellar at the Delightful Forest, the military trainer decides to interfere. He defies the thug to a duel, in which he wins, at a cost - the thug is a drunkard who fights well, even when he has drunk too much! Later, after making sure Wu Sung has drunk too much, it's Chiang Chung who demands, and gets, his revenge. Chiang Chung moves political influences and treachery to provoke the downfall of the military instructor, again. Wu Sung returns from yet another exile, to get satisfaction.

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 91

Summary: As opposed to Michelle Yeoh's "Wing Chun", "The Descendant of Wing Chun" is a far more genuine (not to mention, wireless) display of the Wing Chun fighting style in all of its old-school glory (1978 release). It starts out with two fighters engaging in a "friendly" contest of martial skill and doesn't let up until the end credits. Great fights, authentic Wing Chun training techniques, and an interesting storyline make this a keeper. Note: for those of you that like Chinese dialogue and subtitles, this DVD has none, but the dub is very well done. The voice actor for Fatty Kwei is hilarious, english accent and all. Don't delay on this one, folks, it can't last at this almost absurd price. A definite gem.

Theatrical: 2010

Studio: Huayi Brothers

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: An exiled detective is recruited to solve a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to delay the inauguration of Empress Wu.

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 97

Summary: Gordon Liu plays the comedian, something you haven't seen him do before. This movie is filled with comedic moments and excellent martial arts sequences. The only version I've been able to find is dubbed and has imprinted subtitles in multiple languages. The quality isn't the best, but this movie shines anyway. Don't pass it up--you'll be missing out on one that will likely become a favorite.

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: L & B Film Company

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 89

Summary: Wang is the rubberball kid a small time thief who uses his martial arts skills to out smart his hometown thugs. But when a master criminal roams into town with his deadly powers the rubberball kid must grow up and fight his toughest enemy.

Theatrical: 1985

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 90

Summary: Fong Sai Yuk's uninhibited arrogance toward a Manchu lord forces him to seek refuge in a Shaolin temple. Although abundantly trained in the martial arts, he is no match for Master San Te, the creator of the 36th Chamber of Shaolin, who constantly overpowers his younger, more agile disciples in matters of both body and mind. Exhausted by his frequent defeats, Fong seeks to escape his prison and crosses paths with a governor (Jason Pai), who rewards him with a yellow robe granting immunity from any Manchu. But what are the governor's true intentions? Will Fong feed his foolish ego and betray the Shaolin Temple?

Theatrical: 2002

Studio: Sony Pictures

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 110

Summary: `Double Vision' is an interesting mixture of Taiwanese culture and occult thriller. The basic story goes like Thomas Harris novels, with a series of gory deaths in the city of Taipei, but there is another, more familiar aspect in `Double Vision' so-called buddy-buddy cop drama.



The film's star is Tony Leung Ka Fai ("L'Amant") playing Taiwanese police detective Huang Huo-tu tormented by his bitter past. Huang Huo-tu investigates strange cases of deaths in Taipei. The corpses are all unnatural - one of them looks as if frozen, and another burnt, although the rooms where they were found are all intact. One FBI agent Kevin Richter (David Morse, "The Green Mile") flies to Taiwan to help the investigatation of the local police about the bizarre deaths, but the truths turn out much more astonishing than standard thrillers.



`Double Vision' poses more questions and mysteries than it can explain in its two-hour running time. Though FBI profiler appears, the film's strength does not lie in his scientific methods to analyze the mysterious case. Actually I still am not sure if an FBI agent would be really sent to Taiwan even in his capacity as advisor, and also David Morse's slightly bland acting fails to convince us of the situation.



In fact, the merit of `Double Vision' can be found in its Taiwanese culture, especially its blend of the bureaucratic system of the modern police and the religious background including Taoism which has a long history. One (probably) fictional sect of Taoists plays an important role in the film, of which logics are not always clear to us in spite of the film's well-presented dark tone. The pace is always good, and you seldom get boring while seeing some surprises, but as the film reaches its conclusion, it tries to show too many things at the same time. And though the film's creepy occult elements have considerable appeal, the relations between the two cops look strangely like those of Hollywood films.



`Double Vision' is most appealing when it uses its cultural backdrop to the full, in order to set up the mysteries. The film's best part is its overtones and occult mysteries that refuse to be solved in a simple and normal way. And like any other thriller, when it is solved, it leaves holes in the logics that preceded the conclusion. Or maybe I am missing something in its logics. I don't know. For all (or because of) still unanswered mysteries, the film is worth watching.

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 92

Summary:

Theatrical: 1979

Studio: Sony Pictures

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 94

Summary: Dragon Fist has very well done choregraphy. This is one of his good films with Lo Wei. Jackie was in good physical shape at the time of this movie so there is some pretty sweet acrobatics. His amazing choreography ability shows in every fight scene.



This DVD (Columbia Tristar) has cut the film from its original 95 minutes to 75 minutes. But to make up for it, it does have the original widescreen aspect ratio (2:35:1) and the original Cantonese audio with English subtitles. Although sometimes fight scenes will happen without any explaination, and you don't really get the WHOLE plot. But for the most part, you know what's going on.



If you want the whole story, get the Simitar DVD. That DVD is full screen, but you get its entire version with a pretty good picture quality. But stay away from the Beverly Wilshire DVD. They took Dragon Fist straight from a banged-up VHS without any refinement of the picture whatsoever. Also, the Beverly Wilshire version claims that it's widescreen, but they took it from a full screen version and then cropped the tops and bottoms to make it look "widescreen." So you are better off with a full screen version from Simitar.

Theatrical: 1967

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: The Eunuch of the Emperor has ordered the commander of his army condemned to death for betrayal and insurrection

Theatrical:

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Summary: Evil ninjas are on the loose in Dragon Hero!Directed by Douglas Kung, Dragon Hero is a fast-paced period actioner featuring martial arts star Chin Kar Lok, former Miss Hong Kong Lee San San, Max Zheng, Ken Wong, Leila Tong, and Shih Hsiao Lung. Lee San San stars as Sayo, a young woman on the run from a malicious ninja sect led by Kota (Ken Wong). Separated from her comrades, she encounters kind-hearted martial artist Chow Hai Yin, and the two develop a close friendship. Accidentally pulled into a martial arts contest, Chow befriends Tong Lu who is his equal in fighting. The friendship turns sour, however, when Tong's quest for victory sends him down the wrong moral road. Disillusioned by the conspiracy and corruption around him, Chow wants to leave town, but Kota and his ninjas have just arrived.

Theatrical: 1992

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 103

Summary: The young director Raymond Lee ("Rebel from China") deserves some credit for daring to remake one of the great King Hu's most impressive movies. The 1967 original looked like a vintage Technicolor Western, and it had more sweep and panache than any other movie of its kind. Filming in Taiwan, Hu relished the possibilities offered by a shrewdly limited situation. The plots of the two versions are identical: Among the guests at a remote inn in dusty Northern China are representatives of the eunuch-controlled secret police that secretly runs the imperial Ming government, and a group of staunch rebels who have sworn to overthrow them. The story line could be described as an excuse for the sword fights, between as many combinations of antagonists as possible. But when the result was so intoxicating, who could complain? In 1992 Lee updated the basic conception with some winking sexual innuendo and snagged an all-star cast: Maggie Cheung Man-yuk ("Song of the Exile"), Tony Leung Kar-fei ("The Lover"), and Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia ("Peking Opera Blues"). But his staging of action feels mechanical, and the movie never comes to life. You may find yourself nodding out over the endless whirlwind swordplay. "--David Chute"

Theatrical: 2005

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 106

Summary: Plot: A team of rookie Interpol officers suffer an embarrassing setback when a criminal is kidnapped by mercenaries from right under their noses in Hong Kong. They are subsequently barred from law enforcement work in Hong Kong, but decide to take matters into their own hands.

Synopsis: A team of young Interpol agents arrive in Hong Kong to give testimony at the trial of local crime lord Tiger Duen.

Among them are American agent Andy Hui (Derek Chou), Taiwanese lawman Vanness Chang (Vanness Wu), mainland Chinese sharpshooter Cheung (Derek Chou) and local cops Lok (Shawn Yue) and Suet (Eva Huang). They are greeted by Hong Kong police commander Hon Sun (Simon Yam).

The heavily armed convoy taking Tiger to court is attacked by a ruthless team of North Korean agents, led by international terrorist Petros Davinci (Michael Biehn). Petros is seeking revenge for his brother in arms, who was killed by Puma and his brother, Tiger Duen. At Petros side is his fierce enforcer, the former Korean special forces officer Ko (Huh Joon-ho) and a lethal lady sniper, Song (Maggie Q).

After Tiger is snatched, the Interpol team insists on tracking down Petros themselves. Hon Sun rejects their request and places the team in the care of veteran police officer Kong Long (Sammo Hung).

A burned out cop who has never come to terms with either his personal or professional history, Long Kong is reluctant to get involved. Finally, inspired by his young charges, he rises to the occasion, and leads the Interpol team on their quest for Petros and his team.

Petros uses every available weapon, including Tiger Duens girlfriend, Ching (Li Bing Bing), to outmaneuver his foes.

The mean streets of Hong Kong form a backdrop for a battle of wills, wits, and urban warfare.

Theatrical: 2006

Studio: Deltamac (HK)

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 94

Summary:

Theatrical: 1993

Studio: Universal Studios

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 120

Summary: Based on the life and career of Martial Arts superstar, Bruce Lee. Haunted by demons. Bruce was taught Martial arts at childhood. Bruce then was told by his father to flee to the United States. There, he opened up a Aartial Arts school, then was chosen to be the Green Hornet's sidekick, Kato. Then, his big movie career that included "The Big Boss" and "Enter the Dragon". Fighting many enemies along the way, including his childhood demon.

Theatrical: 1988

Studio: Image

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 89

Summary: Jackie Chan stars as a hot-shot lawyer hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, Jackie is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.

Theatrical: 1981

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 95

Summary: This is not your average kung fu classic, more of a comedy chase caper. Yuen Biao does his normal share of amazing stunts but what makes this film cool is the unique fighting styles and the endearing relationships between the bumbling protagonist and those around him. Not as hard hitting as YOUNG MASTER or MAGNIFICENT BUTCHER, this film is still a gem worth having in the finest of kung fu collections.

Theatrical: 1978

Studio: Seasonal Film Corporation

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 111

Summary: Though it wasn't Jackie Chan's first film, "Drunken Master" is the film that cemented his stardom. Jackie plays the rebellious son of a kung fu master. To teach Jackie the value of discipline, his father apprentices him to another master named So Hi, who has a unique "drunken" fighting style. Jackie chafes at So Hi's rigorous exercises and runs away--only to be brutally humiliated at the hands of a hired killer named Thunderleg. Chastened, Jackie becomes So Hi's devoted student. He soon discovers he will need everything he's learned when Thunderleg is hired to kill his father. In "Drunken Master", Jackie is only beginning to cultivate his mixture of action and comedy; here the emphasis is on kung fu acrobatics. But the kung fu is astounding. The final fight is dizzying and amazingly choreographed by director Yuen Woo-ping (now famous as the fight choreographer for "The Matrix"). "--Bret Fetzer"

Theatrical: 1994

Studio: Dimension

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 102

Summary: Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxing", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well.

Theatrical: 2002

Studio:

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 98

Summary:

Theatrical: 1984

Studio: Peace Film Production Co.

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 91

Summary: This movie is nonstop action and comedy exellent fight scenes to I would reccomend this flik to all JC, donny yuen, hwang jang li, and adam cheung fans If you thought Drunken master was cool you'd like this one more even though there is not much Drinking or tai chi only at the end Donnie yuen drinks a lot and fights this one fool with "the soft style" the last scene is worth byuing the movie!!!!

Theatrical: 2000

Studio: Tai Seng

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 106

Summary: After a long absence, a master swordsman of royal blood, Yeh Cool-son, returns to the emperor's palace to challenge Snow, a reclusive master, to a dual on new year's eve. In the days before the dual, strange things happen in the palace, seen mostly through the eyes of Dragon 9, a leader of the guard who alternates between serious pursuit of duty and joking. His girlfriend, Jade, is a prostitute; Princess Phoenix, the emperor's sister, has been his friend since childhood. There are murders in the palace, and evidence points to Snow, whom Dragon 9 believes is above suspicion. As the princess is attracted to Yeh and as the duel approaches, will Dragon 9 figure out what is going on?

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: Celestial

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 102

Summary: Two men, one a businessman skilled in Kung Fu, the other a kickboxer discover they are brothers, and together, both in and out of the ring, they must face a crime syndicate. One of the first films to use the martial art of Muay Thai.

Theatrical: 1971

Studio: 303 Recordings

Genre: Kung Fu

Duration: 113

Summary: For those not in the know, this was the second martial arts film shown in America (Yes, even before the late, great Bruce Lee's Golden Harvest classics became available). Being a Shaw Brothers movie directed by the greatest HK director ever, Chang Cheh, this film has its merits, but considering the talent behind it, it's somewhat disappointing in the choreography department. It has a decent story with good performances by Ti Lung & David Chiang, arresting visuals by Chang Cheh, glossy cinematography by Kung Mu-To, but what is up with the sloppy choreography by The Pops~Liu Chia-Liang?! Being an old-school fan who saw this on a rainy Saturday afternoon as a kid, I can be forgiving (to be fair, it does have an action-packed ending including a bamboo pole duel between David & Lung in the rain), but I do NOT recommend this for younger fans raised on Jackie Chan or Jet Li. If you're a fan of Shaw Brothers (like me) and/or Chang Cheh (like me), then you probably already saw this movie and can decide for yourself. If you're not familiar with the aforementioned names, then I suggest you check out some later Chang Cheh films he made with the Venoms. They never disappoint!