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Thursday, September 24, 2015

Chen Kuan-tai in Shaolin King Boxer (aka Iron Fists) (1979) (Full movie)

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Happy 70th Birthday Chen Kuan-tai!!

In his honor, I'm posting one of his movies.

Enjoy!



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Plot: Two mercenaries attempt to break out their partner from prison. They are stopped by a local hero and a policeman. The evil duo take it out on the hero's family. Now it's personal.







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Chen Kuan Tai in Death Ring (1984) (Full movie)

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Invincible Monkey Fist (猴拳大決鬥) (1978) (Full video)

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When one thinks of action stars coming out of Indonesia, invariably the first name that pops up is Iko Uwais of The Raid:  Redemption and The Raid 2 fame. However, back on this date Feb 10, 1957, an Indonesian action star was born and he made his mark in the 1970's-80's. His name, the one and only Billy Chong!



In Chong's honor, I am posting a movie he appeared in with the legendary Chen Kuan-tai! Happy 58th Birthday Billy Chong!


Enjoy!
Invincible Monkey Fist (1978)
Chinese: 猴拳大決鬥
Indonesian: Kera sakti
Chen Kuan Tai, Billy Chong

The master of the highly specialized Monkey Fist Kung Fu must go up against a fierce gang that is terrorizing his peaceful village.



Trivia

  • Billy Chong was credited as Willy Dozan 
  • In addition to starring, Chen Kuan Tai served as a co-director as well as the action director on this movie
  • In real life, Chen is a Monkey stylist!
  • Shaw Brothers produced this movie


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NOTE:  Posted 2/20/15 and backdated to 2/10. Check this future post for an explanation, "Catchup 2015 Jan - Feb". (no link now)

 


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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Chen Kuan-tai - Iron Monkey Strikes Back! (1978) (Full movie)

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Happy 69th Birthday Chen Kuan-tai!!


Earlier I posted in his honor the 'prequel':



Following up with the 'sequel' in this entry.


Enjoy!



Title: Iron Monkey Strikes Back! (1978) (AKA: Duel At Tiger Village ( Original Title ), Iron Monkey 2, Tough Guy)

Iron Monkey superstar Chen Kuan-tai plays Cool Head, the enforcer with the Monkey Fist on the prowl for subversive assassins who plan to overthrow the government. Aided by the beautiful but deadly Judy Lee, Cool Head takes out the assassins one by one. Watch for Chen Sing, the Tiger Claw master, as he tears up opponents with incredible ease. Only the Monkey Fist has a chance of slaying this tiger.





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Happy 69th Birthday Chen Kuan-tai!! [Iron Monkey (1977) (Full movie)]

9/24/2014 10:54:00 AM  , , , ,  No comments


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In honor of one of the big oldschool Shaw Brothers leading men's birthday today, I'm posting a movie he directed and starred in.


Happy 69th Birthday Chen Kuan-tai!!!


Enjoy!!





Iron Monkey (1977) (aka Bloody Monkey Master)


A reckless young man joins Shaolin Temple after his family is murdered by Ching officials and trains in the rare art of Monkey Fist kung fu which he uses to exact revenge.

Overview: Iron Monkey is the nickname of a young gambler who becomes the sole survivor of a Manchurian massacre. After burying his family, a fate-filled road leads Iron Monkey to the confines of Shaolin Temple. Full of vengeance, the young victim of circumstance endures humiliation from his classmates and rigorous training from the infamous Bitter Monk. All hardship is painfully accepted, to finally explode into a merciless confrontation with the chief of the Manchus--each and every finger a blade of fury, making all counter-attacks twice as deadly. With great costumes, an excellent cast, and the raw, youthful talent of Chen Kwan Tai, this is an outstanding example of the genre.






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Thursday, May 02, 2013

REVIEW: My review of "The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)"

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The RZA (of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan) starred and co-wrote the script. This was also his directorial debut.


Here's the trailer:

 

I wanted to like it. I knew it was homage to Oldschool Shaw Brothers films. Did I say that I really wanted to like it? Well I didn't. 


 
Something or a few things were missing. I can't put my finger on it but the ingredients for an epic oldschool-styled movie were there: 

  • Oldschool legends Chen Kuan-tai and Bryan Leung Ka Yan in cameos
  • Rotties Lucy Liu and Jaime Chung
  • Characters/names homage to The Kid with the Golden Arms
  • Exotic weapons
  • Cung Le was in it too



Perhaps this movie had TOO much things going on. By that I mean, it had too many elements as homage to the oldschool movies. If a few elements were used, it may have worked. Almost all the homage elements were used. As a whole, the movie didn't quite work for me.


Pass on this if you haven't seen it yet.



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