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Manufacturer: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INC.
Starring: Lieh Lo, Ping Wang, Hsiung Chiao, Chin-Feng Wang, Mien Fang
Directed By: Chang-hwa Jeong
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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0016226998229
Format: Color
Label: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INC.
Manufacturer: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INC.
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INC.
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2000-05-16
Running Time: 104
Studio: ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS INC.
Theatrical Release Date: 1973-03-21
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Editorial Reviews:
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Better known in the United States as Five Fingers of Death, this spectacular mix of martial arts action and Western-style melodrama from the legendary Shaw Brothers Studios helped to light the fuse for the kung fu movie explosion in the early '70s. Indonesian actor Lo Lieh is the young acolyte caught up in a struggle between rival martial arts schools; after one villainous outfit murders several of Lieh's classmates with the help of hired killers, he trains to develop the invincible "Iron Palm" technique and defeat the opposing school. Korean director Chang-hwa Jeong delivers stunning (and very violent) action set pieces (set to a dizzying array of American library music cues, most notably Quincy Jones' theme to Ironside) but also manages to create a compelling and dramatic sub-story about loyalty and honor. The result is a martial arts film that can be enjoyed by viewers who aren't fanatical about the genre and diehard kung fu heads alike. The widescreen DVD (which surpasses all previous VHS and DVD versions of the film) includes an interesting commentary track by Quentin Tarantino (who aided Dragon Dynasty in assembling its Shaw Brothers library) and critics Elvis Mitchell and David Chute, who discuss King Boxer's appeal and thematic similarities to Hollywood product; Chute is also featured with critic Andy Klein in one of three short supplements about the film's production and history, with director Jeong and martial arts choreographer Liu Chia-Liang taking center stage for the others. - Paul Gaita
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Customer Rating:
Summary: An absolute Classic!!
Comment: Quintin Tarantino knows..
The RAZ knows..
and show should you!
5 fingers of death
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Master of the flying guillotine
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
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The Last Dragon!! (LEROY!!!)
Represent!!
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Summary: Excellent movie
Comment: This movie really is a must have for fans of Kung Fu movies.
However, when purchasing this DVD, look for the DVD titled "King Boxer." The King Boxer DVD release is a much better and clear picture then the "5 fingers of death" version, which I unfortunately purchased first. The 5 fingers of death version quality is incredibly low, appears to be a bootleg.
I was much happier when I rebought the "King Boxer" version. Same movie, better quality picture.
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Summary: A Kung-Fu Classic and the first internatinally successful Asian movie
Comment: This movie, unlike other commentors, I cannot see why it cannot be one of the best examples of a Kung-Fu cult classic. It was the number one in the U.S. Box Officce for four consecutive weeks beating the Godfather and Sound of Music at the time. Not to mention it was the first Hong Kong movie to be imported to the U.S. to become so popular and loved among the ofreign public. The director obviously had innate sense of what the public wanted including WOMEN. No wonder Tarantino has adopted so many scenes and music from this movie to be part of "Kill Bill." It really is a movie you need to see at least once before you die. By the wat you should also check out the director's other movies and his filmography. His name is actually Chang-wha Chung. A Korean director who was adopted by Run-run Shaw of Shaw Brothers to work for them to create many movies which resulted in great sucess.
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Summary: can't miss
Comment: with King Boxer and all the action and fighting that goes on throughout this movie. You won't want to miss a single moment of it and make sure if you have anyone that's kinda squeamish around violence and blood. They might want to skip this especially with a couple senses one involving someone losing a body part. I'll leave it at that. But i love the "Iron Fist" techinique that the hero learns in the movie and the cool effect/music whenever he activates it. It's lethal and leaves his misguided foes in a heap.
Great movie for its time and now as well. If your a fan of Bruce Lee movies or kungfu, karate then you need to check out King Boxer, it won't disappoint.
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Summary: Martial Arts Fan
Comment: To all you martial arts fans out there, this movie is not the greatest you'll ever see but it is a good one. You won't see people flying across roof tops or up into trees, but you will see some very interesting styles. The story line is great and the fighting scenes are well done.
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