CompleteMartialArts.com - Ashes to Ashes (NTSC version)
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Manufacturer: CreateSpace
Starring: Ashes to Ashes
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0634479991417
Feature: Trailers
Format: NTSC
Label: CreateSpace
Manufacturer: CreateSpace
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: CreateSpace
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2006-07-13
Running Time: 90
Studio: CreateSpace
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Short Film - London: Metropolis of the Future
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* Requires an NTSC-compatible television * (USA & Canada) Life, death, love and lust in the dark underworld of London's West End... A Red Moon Production, a Wayne Gerard Trotman film, Ashes to Ashes is a raw, humorous action-thriller involving greed, betrayal, the Chinese Triads, martial arts, the Italian Mafia and male escorts. An uncompromising story of a struggling screenwriter who finds himself fighting for his life after a brief encounter with the mistress of an underworld boss. The Writer The Story revolves around Gabriel Darbeaux, a young screenwriter and martial arts enthusiast who supplements his income by escorting wealthy women. Gabriel's latest screenplay is a thriller entitled 'Ashes to Ashes'. The Girl When a chance encounter brings the beautiful and mysterious Arabella Simone into his life, Gabriel finds that the dangerous world of the Italian Mafia and Chinese Triads, featured in his screenplay, is now his reality. The Tarantula For Sicilian Valentino Tarontola, there is only one thing worse than stealing his money; stealing his mistress. When Gabriel is suspected of both, the 'Tarantula' sends his most trusted associates to seek him out. The Laundrymen Dirty men for dirty work. Afro-British Muhammed Armen and Triad Enforcer Nelson Kong lead the cast of villains. Cool and sadistic, Muhammed enjoys burning his victims whereas Nelson favours the 18 weapons of Shaolin. Together with Nelson's brother Raymond, his cousin Ming and the Jamaican Leo they form the infamous five. The Gigolo Caught up in the confusion is Michael Trent, Gabriel's reluctant best friend. Michael enjoys the intimate company of women (for a substantial fee) and is as fond of himself as Gabriel is fond of martial arts. The Banker's Wife Felicity Wood is Michael's favourite customer. Unfortunately her husband Richard is Valentino Tarontola's 'personal banker'. No Wires, CGI, Stunt Doubles, Mats or Pads. Conceived in 1993, written in 1994 and released in 1999, Ashes to Ashes is the first British kung-fu film. Featuring: Vincent Wong (Batman Begins, Shanghai Knights) Jason Ninh Cao (Snatch, Shaolin Wheel Of Life) Cecil Cheng (The Fifth Element, Shaolin Wheel Of Life) Hon Ping Tang (The Fifth Element, Spy Game) Athos Antoniades - 6th Dan Kenpo Taiji Master Special Features: Two Film Trailers Photo Gallery Bonus Short Film: 'London - Metropolis of the Future' (Official Entry 1995 British Short Film Festival). This film contains scenes of sex, violence and bad language. Discretion is advised. www.redmoon.co.uk
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Finally!
Comment: I'm a fan of rare, obscure action movies. I first came across the trailer for Ashes to Ashes a few years back. From time to time I'd visit the Red Moon website with the hope that news of a US release would be announced. Now, finally it's out on DVD and I have to say it was well worth the wait!
One thing the trailer didn't prepare me for, was the sharp dialogue this movie delivers. In fact, the only time the dialogue loses its edge is when any of the characters are being nice, which isn't very often.
Unlike most movies in this genre, Ashes to Ashes has several unpredictable sub-plots and an interesting mix of dreams and reality making it the type of movie you'd like to see over and over again. It has all the makings of a cult classic: outrageous characters, brilliant music, dark humor, colorful language and a lot of action and suspense.
Featuring brutal street fighting (not your Chinese opera dancing) and set in England, this is a very unusual movie! You'll either love it or hate it. I loved it and so did my buddies!
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Summary: What a roller coaster ride!
Comment: This film has everything. Fantastic fight scenes, great performances and a real sense of simmering menace throughout. I was on the edge of my seat as the central character (Gabriel) navigates his way through a deadly world populated by some of the coolest and most threatening characters to be found in any film. Who is Wayne Gerard Trotman?? He has written, directed, edited and scored this film by himself! Not to mention stealing just about every scene he's in (I haven't seen anyone wield nun-chucks like that since Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon). I would highly recommend this film to anyone looking for an action packed no holds barred experience. It may also prove to be a collectors item of the future.
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