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The Iron-Fisted Monk [1977] [DVD]

DVD ~ Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Sing Chen, James Tien, Hark-On Fung, Dean Shek
  • Directors: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
  • Writers: Feng Huang, Pro Hung Ching, Ting Yu
  • Producers: Raymond Chow
  • Format: Anamorphic, Collector's Edition, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language Cantonese Chinese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Oct 2001
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005OW2K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 52,310 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DVD Description
DVD Special Features:

Digitally re-mastered and restored DVD transfer
16:9 Anamorphic version enhanced for widescreen TVs
Dual language version (Cantonese with re-mastered English subtitles and English dubbed)
Feature-length audio commentary by Hong Kong Cinema expert Bey Logan and Sammo Hung
AC3 5:1 Digital Audio
Animated Biography Showcase for Sammo Hung
Original Theatrical Trailer
UK Promotional trailer
Interview with Jackie Chan and Casanova Wong
Easter Egg Feature

Synopsis
Martial arts legend Sammo Hung makes his directorial debut with this vintage historical kung-fu extravaganza. The tale follows a renegade Shaolin monk (Hung) on a vigilante mission to rid the Chinese countryside of the Manchu pestilence.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sammo Hungs directorial debut gets a cool start, 17 Dec 2001
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Sammo Hung (from TV's Martial Law) directs and stars in this movie about a pseudo-Monk (hence the fact he does not have a shaven head) who wishes to get revenge for the slaying of his uncle by the Manchus. After a nasty defeat and being saved by a Shaolin monk named Samdat (Chen Sing, considered to be the Hong Kong cinema equivalent of Charles Bronson), he learns kung-fu at the Shaolin Temple before venturing on his revenge-filled quest.

This isn't bad, although as you may expect, it pales in comparison to Sammo's later directorial efforts. Some of the seeds he was to sow were visible here for the first time, however, and it is interesting to look at how one of the most sought-after Hong Kong directors, stars and fight choreographers started out. The kung-fu is very technically accomplished as a result of Sammo's skill, and his abilities with weapons is superb as usual, and the climactic fight at the end when he and Chen Sing take on Fung Hark-On and his cronies is awesomely choreographed and shows some superb Shaolin kung-fu techniques from our heroes and some Mantis techniques from Hark-On. They don't do rucks like this anymore!

Stars also include Fung Hark-On (Magnificent Butcher) as the big baddie, but some fun for regular Hong Kong cinema viewers can be found looking for cameos from people such as Casanova Wong (Warriors Two), Lam Ching Ying (Eastern Condors) and Eric Tsang (The Hitman, starring Jet Li).

Contains some nudity, so be warned.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 70s Kung Fu Don't Get No Phatter Than This!, 28 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: The Iron-Fisted Monk [VHS] [1977] (VHS Tape)
"Iron Fisted Monk" is of primary interest as Sammo Hung's directorial debut, and as such hints at the filmic promise his career would fulfill in such classics as "Eastern Condors" and "Pedicab Driver".

The story follows a typical revenge plot and is little different from many other films of the period, but as usual Sammo elevates such cliches through masterful choreography and the beginnings of his dynamical camerawork; also of interest here is that we find Sammo beginning the mix of kung fu with comedy that Jackie Chan was soon to utilise to international effect in "Drunken Master".

Viewers are advised however to take heed of the '18' certificate as this film contains some rather brutal scenes of rape which, whilst fodder for retribution, might not sit so comfortably nowadays.

Nonetheless, taken within its generic and cultural terms, this is a great 70s Kung Fu film with a fresh-faced Sammo proving that, both infront and behind the camera, no one else comes close!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Monk-ey business, 23 Oct 2002
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A great action movie. Combines traditional and new kungfu, mixed with a fresh style and well directed. Good story line too. A few seriously gritty and disturbing murder scenes that show how abused the chinese workers really were, but great traditional revenge scenarios ensue. Good supporting actors, and great to watch while listening to commentary.
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