A sign of a classic movie is that it still holds up well against subsequent remakes\reimagining. “The Boxer from Shantung” to the best of my knowledge has been reworked at least twice in “Hero” by Corey Yuen and more recently as “Once Upon a Time in Shanghai”. To it's credit the original holds its own and, in many respects, remains the superior entity despite the evolution of action cinematography and film technique.
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Ma Yung Chen (Chen Kuan-tai) arrives in Shanghai to escape poverty and seek his fortune. Initially, he is only able to find work as a labourer. A chance encounter with the crime lord Tan Si (David Chiang) sets him on his way. A defeat of a travelling Russian strongman only adds to his burgeoning reputation. Romance comes in the form of singer Chin Ling-tzu (Li Ching...
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Ma Yung Chen (Chen Kuan-tai) arrives in Shanghai to escape poverty and seek his fortune. Initially, he is only able to find work as a labourer. A chance encounter with the crime lord Tan Si (David Chiang) sets him on his way. A defeat of a travelling Russian strongman only adds to his burgeoning reputation. Romance comes in the form of singer Chin Ling-tzu (Li Ching...
- 4/16/2023
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Violence in cinema has always been a polarizing element, with film buffs frequently fighting about the dilemma of beauty versus violence, with the question essentially separating two of the larger groups of audiences, the art-house and the cult ones. The truth remains that violence has been used in different ways throughout the history of cinema, both to entertain in its simplest form (torture porn is one terms associated with this approach) and to present intricate comments by shocking. In this list, we have included movies that include both, while also highlighting that artfulness can also be found within violence, as much as mindless action. Considering that violence does not always equal action and with an effort to include as much diversity in its presentation as in the selection of the filmmakers included here (we failed miserably with Miike though), here are 40 of the most violent Asian movies ever to be shot.
- 2/17/2023
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Hopping for a better life, Tan Tung, a country pumpkin who is also an expert in martial arts, swims from mainland China to Hong Kong to live with his grandpa. He soon learns that finding a job there is a struggle since he doesn’t own a local ID card. Being rather resourceful, he sets up a makeshift illegal stall selling freshly hand squeezed orange juice on the streets. Eventually, he gets involved with a local gang boss Tsui Hao (Wang Lung Wei) who later sets him up by planting heroin on him. With the police also after him he has no choice but to flee Hong Kong. A relative helps him relocate to San Francisco’s Chinatown where he finds a job in a restaurant. Being naïve and longing to get rich quickly he ends up working for a local gang and before long he is indeed living the...
- 2/24/2022
- by David Chew
- AsianMoviePulse
Craig Lines Sep 6, 2017
45 years on, we revisit King Boxer, and find a genuinely great martial arts movie...
Asian martial arts are now deeply embedded in western pop culture, but this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it wasn’t really until the early 1970s that they made the transition into the mainstream, thanks in no small part to the release of a film called King Boxer. Of course, nothing occurs in a vacuum. By the late 1960s, martial arts were already being taught more widely in the west. Bruce Lee was making waves with his role in The Green Hornet (although his martial arts films, while huge in Hong Kong, were yet to break the Us market). James Bond had a ninja encounter in 1967’s You Only Live Twice. Kung Fu, the seminal ABC series starring David Carradine, hit TVs across America in 1972. The west was primed and ready...
45 years on, we revisit King Boxer, and find a genuinely great martial arts movie...
Asian martial arts are now deeply embedded in western pop culture, but this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it wasn’t really until the early 1970s that they made the transition into the mainstream, thanks in no small part to the release of a film called King Boxer. Of course, nothing occurs in a vacuum. By the late 1960s, martial arts were already being taught more widely in the west. Bruce Lee was making waves with his role in The Green Hornet (although his martial arts films, while huge in Hong Kong, were yet to break the Us market). James Bond had a ninja encounter in 1967’s You Only Live Twice. Kung Fu, the seminal ABC series starring David Carradine, hit TVs across America in 1972. The west was primed and ready...
- 9/4/2017
- Den of Geek
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The Five Deadly Venoms is a martial arts classic, that comes with one of the best opening sequences we've seen...
You don't need to do much more than whisper "I had five pupils..." to send shivers up the spines of most martial arts fans. It's a line that kicks off one of the most dazzling opening sequences in the history of cinema, as the dying Master of the Poison Clan explains to his sixth and final pupil that there were five more before him, each trained in a unique fighting style.
The Five Deadly Venoms wear masks that hide their identity and represent their particular style. There's the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard and the Toad, and the ways in which they fight draw from each animal's characteristics. As the Master explains, Centipede and Snake know one another's identity, as do Lizard and Toad. None of the others know Scorpion.
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The Five Deadly Venoms is a martial arts classic, that comes with one of the best opening sequences we've seen...
You don't need to do much more than whisper "I had five pupils..." to send shivers up the spines of most martial arts fans. It's a line that kicks off one of the most dazzling opening sequences in the history of cinema, as the dying Master of the Poison Clan explains to his sixth and final pupil that there were five more before him, each trained in a unique fighting style.
The Five Deadly Venoms wear masks that hide their identity and represent their particular style. There's the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard and the Toad, and the ways in which they fight draw from each animal's characteristics. As the Master explains, Centipede and Snake know one another's identity, as do Lizard and Toad. None of the others know Scorpion.
- 2/5/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
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The Five Deadly Venoms is a martial arts classic, that comes with one of the best opening sequences we've seen...
You don't need to do much more than whisper "I had five pupils..." to send shivers up the spines of most martial arts fans. It's a line that kicks off one of the most dazzling opening sequences in the history of cinema, as the dying Master of the Poison Clan explains to his sixth and final pupil that there were five more before him, each trained in a unique fighting style.
The Five Deadly Venoms wear masks that hide their identity and represent their particular style. There's the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard and the Toad, and the ways in which they fight draw from each animal's characteristics. As the Master explains, Centipede and Snake know one another's identity, as do Lizard and Toad. None of the others know Scorpion.
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The Five Deadly Venoms is a martial arts classic, that comes with one of the best opening sequences we've seen...
You don't need to do much more than whisper "I had five pupils..." to send shivers up the spines of most martial arts fans. It's a line that kicks off one of the most dazzling opening sequences in the history of cinema, as the dying Master of the Poison Clan explains to his sixth and final pupil that there were five more before him, each trained in a unique fighting style.
The Five Deadly Venoms wear masks that hide their identity and represent their particular style. There's the Centipede, the Snake, the Scorpion, the Lizard and the Toad, and the ways in which they fight draw from each animal's characteristics. As the Master explains, Centipede and Snake know one another's identity, as do Lizard and Toad. None of the others know Scorpion.
- 2/5/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
When it comes to making features like this one, i love the idea of coming up with my own personal “100 Great Kung Fu Movies” of all time. It is tough choosing just 100 because you know there are many more great Kung Fu movies that are not on the list.
I have decided that to make the list, a movie must have a few hand to hand moments during fight scenes in the movies chosen. If for example its mainly sword play with one fight scene hand to hand it won’t make the list. Its old school “style” Kung Fu movies, not modern day settings.
I understand everyone will have their own personal favorites and some may not agree with my list and that’s fine because it’s nice to have different opinions on this genre which keeps it fresh and alive when having good debates.
Anyway, thank you...
I have decided that to make the list, a movie must have a few hand to hand moments during fight scenes in the movies chosen. If for example its mainly sword play with one fight scene hand to hand it won’t make the list. Its old school “style” Kung Fu movies, not modern day settings.
I understand everyone will have their own personal favorites and some may not agree with my list and that’s fine because it’s nice to have different opinions on this genre which keeps it fresh and alive when having good debates.
Anyway, thank you...
- 6/27/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
El Rey Network will celebrate Father’s Day with a Kung Fu marathon dedicated to the most prolific director Shaw Brothers’ history and the Father of Kung Fu Cinema, Chang Cheh. Starting Saturday, June 20th at 6am Et, El Rey Network will be playing 10 of his most action packed fan favorites including: The Five Deadly Venoms, Disciples of Shaolin, and One-Armed Swordsman. Join El Rey Network in celebrating the unique action-packed style of this master of Kung Fu cinema. Saturday, June 20th (all times Et) “The Assassin” 6:00am and 6:00pm “The Boxer from Shantung” 8:30am and 8:30pm “The Heroic Ones” 11:15am and 11:15pm “Disciples of Shaolin” 1:45pm and 1:45am “The Kid with the Golden Arm” 4:00pm Sunday, June 21th (all times Et) “Masked Avengers” 4:00am and 5:15 “The Kid with the Golden Arm...
- 6/20/2015
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Like millions of you around the world, i love Kung Fu movies. It is the only real genre that keeps me going back for more and that is why i will always love Kung Fu movies.
I know many of you have probably seen many of the movies i will post about, but this is also for anyone new to the genre of Kung Fu and even Swordplay and looking for other movies to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the movies i have listed and please feel free to comment about any of the movies. Part 1-9 also on the website to check out.
1.Boxer From Shantung (1972)
Studio: Shaw Brothers
Director: Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh Lieh
Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Hong Yip, Ku Feng
Fight Choreographer(s): Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen, Tong Gaai
2.Once Upon A Time In China II (1992)
Studio: Film Workshop,...
I know many of you have probably seen many of the movies i will post about, but this is also for anyone new to the genre of Kung Fu and even Swordplay and looking for other movies to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the movies i have listed and please feel free to comment about any of the movies. Part 1-9 also on the website to check out.
1.Boxer From Shantung (1972)
Studio: Shaw Brothers
Director: Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh Lieh
Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Hong Yip, Ku Feng
Fight Choreographer(s): Lau Kar Leung, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen, Tong Gaai
2.Once Upon A Time In China II (1992)
Studio: Film Workshop,...
- 1/26/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Directed by Ching-Po Wong
Written by Jing Wong
China & Hong Kong, 2014
Inspired by the Shaw brothers classic Boxer from Shantung, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is an exceptional action film with the right doses of heart and humour. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the film is about the arrival of country boy with incredible talent in martial arts and his rise within the local criminal party. Though not rife with originality, the film packs a punch thanks to the charisma of the leads and the impressive choreography.
Visually, the film evokes a throwback to a bygone era. Though not shot in black and white, the film adopts an extremely low saturation to evoke a sort of faded nostalgia. This works best in the film’s action sequences, allowing the actor’s movements through space come to the forefront. Black and white within the action...
Directed by Ching-Po Wong
Written by Jing Wong
China & Hong Kong, 2014
Inspired by the Shaw brothers classic Boxer from Shantung, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai is an exceptional action film with the right doses of heart and humour. Set in 1930s Shanghai, the film is about the arrival of country boy with incredible talent in martial arts and his rise within the local criminal party. Though not rife with originality, the film packs a punch thanks to the charisma of the leads and the impressive choreography.
Visually, the film evokes a throwback to a bygone era. Though not shot in black and white, the film adopts an extremely low saturation to evoke a sort of faded nostalgia. This works best in the film’s action sequences, allowing the actor’s movements through space come to the forefront. Black and white within the action...
- 8/5/2014
- by Justine Smith
- SoundOnSight
Plot65% Action79% Directing74% Acting68% Style75%Cool Action by Yuen-Woo PingNice atmosphere by style and musicPlot is nothing special 75%Overall Score Reader Rating: (1 Vote)100%
Welcome to the Shanghai of the 1930s! A city full of luxurious nightclubs, Japanese spies, Kung Fu heroes and classy music. That sentence basically sums up the core of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, which appears to be a remake of the 1972 Hong Kong film Boxer from Shantung. It is a film that allows Philip Ng to show off his fighting skills, alongside the impressive Andy On and living legend Sammo Hung.
Ng portrays the naive but super strong Ma Yongzhen, who arrives in Shanghai to find a life where dreams are made of. Unfortunately, reality is tougher than the stories make believe and he soon ends up living in the slumps of the city, where a retired Kung Fu master (Sammo Hung) lives with his daughters.
Welcome to the Shanghai of the 1930s! A city full of luxurious nightclubs, Japanese spies, Kung Fu heroes and classy music. That sentence basically sums up the core of Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, which appears to be a remake of the 1972 Hong Kong film Boxer from Shantung. It is a film that allows Philip Ng to show off his fighting skills, alongside the impressive Andy On and living legend Sammo Hung.
Ng portrays the naive but super strong Ma Yongzhen, who arrives in Shanghai to find a life where dreams are made of. Unfortunately, reality is tougher than the stories make believe and he soon ends up living in the slumps of the city, where a retired Kung Fu master (Sammo Hung) lives with his daughters.
- 1/30/2014
- by Thor
- AsianMoviePulse
Shaw Brothers films are not exactly at the top of many film buffs’ watching list. For one, there has not been a traditional Shaw film, opening fanfare and all, in close to 30 years and a hefty portion of the public do not give catalogue films the time of day. Even for those who do, there is a vast selection of genres, directors, actors and studios that, often for good reason, will strike someone’s fancy more so than a 1960s, 70s or early 80s Shaw production.
It is widely known that said movies were produced at the speed of light, like cheap toys on a factory production line. Even so, their legacy lives on, with the bountiful number of martial arts films made and released in countries around the world, in addition to their critical role in making Kung Fu films popular in North America. For the decidedly smaller band...
It is widely known that said movies were produced at the speed of light, like cheap toys on a factory production line. Even so, their legacy lives on, with the bountiful number of martial arts films made and released in countries around the world, in addition to their critical role in making Kung Fu films popular in North America. For the decidedly smaller band...
- 9/7/2013
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
Chang Chen is one of the best directors in Kung Fu cinema, known as the main man behind many Shaw Brothers classics, Chang Chen always brings blood and guts as well as having a great story line and great characters in his movies.
Some of my favorite movies of he’s are, Vengeance, Boxer From Shantung, Five Venom’s, Shaolin Martial Arts plus many more. He always brought great depth within most of his characters unless he just went all out and wanted a very bloody movie filled with fights. John Woo was also a big fan of Chang’s and also learnt a lot from him working on certain movies. He gave us raw power in terms of the leading males in his movies and with Lau Kar Leung choreographing many of the fight scenes, you know your in for a real treat.
Born:February 10, 1923,Shanghai, China
Died:June 22, 2002 (aged 79), Hong...
Some of my favorite movies of he’s are, Vengeance, Boxer From Shantung, Five Venom’s, Shaolin Martial Arts plus many more. He always brought great depth within most of his characters unless he just went all out and wanted a very bloody movie filled with fights. John Woo was also a big fan of Chang’s and also learnt a lot from him working on certain movies. He gave us raw power in terms of the leading males in his movies and with Lau Kar Leung choreographing many of the fight scenes, you know your in for a real treat.
Born:February 10, 1923,Shanghai, China
Died:June 22, 2002 (aged 79), Hong...
- 11/4/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Cast
Philip Ng
Sammo Hung
Andy On
Luxia Jiang
Director: Wong Ching-Po
Action Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Also Known As:
Da Shang Hai Tan Zhi Ma Yong Zhen
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Release Date: 2012
Genre: Action, Drama
Set in the 1920s, the film stars Philip Ng as a poor labourer from Shandong who moves to Shanghai with a dream of making his fortune. The script from what is said here, sounds a lot like Boxer From Shantung (1972), which starred Chen Kuan Tai.
Action legend Yuen Woo Ping is on board to choreograph the fight scenes, which means we should be in for a real treat and with Sammo Hung co-starring, i really cant wait to see this movie. The trailer feels like one of the old openings for a Shaw Brothers movie, hope the kung fu is top notch for this one.
No release date just yet, but...
Philip Ng
Sammo Hung
Andy On
Luxia Jiang
Director: Wong Ching-Po
Action Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Also Known As:
Da Shang Hai Tan Zhi Ma Yong Zhen
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Release Date: 2012
Genre: Action, Drama
Set in the 1920s, the film stars Philip Ng as a poor labourer from Shandong who moves to Shanghai with a dream of making his fortune. The script from what is said here, sounds a lot like Boxer From Shantung (1972), which starred Chen Kuan Tai.
Action legend Yuen Woo Ping is on board to choreograph the fight scenes, which means we should be in for a real treat and with Sammo Hung co-starring, i really cant wait to see this movie. The trailer feels like one of the old openings for a Shaw Brothers movie, hope the kung fu is top notch for this one.
No release date just yet, but...
- 6/22/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
This is a run down of my Top 40 kung fu movies of the 1970′s. There were so many great films in this era, i just hope i do this list some justice. The movies chosen are just my personal choice, i understand others might have different views.
40.Boxer From Shantung (1972) Starring – Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Hong Yip, Ku Feng
Boxer From Shantung follows Ma Yongzhen and Xiao Jiangbei. Ma and Xiao are manual laborers busting their tails in Shanghai at the beginning of the film, and Ma’s first encounter with the crime lord Tan Si starts him off on the underworld influence ladder. Step by step, he earns the respect of everyone he meets, either with his strength of character or by beating them up. When he gets a really big break by defeating a Russian strongman, he indulges himself in a fancy cigarette holder, much...
40.Boxer From Shantung (1972) Starring – Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Hong Yip, Ku Feng
Boxer From Shantung follows Ma Yongzhen and Xiao Jiangbei. Ma and Xiao are manual laborers busting their tails in Shanghai at the beginning of the film, and Ma’s first encounter with the crime lord Tan Si starts him off on the underworld influence ladder. Step by step, he earns the respect of everyone he meets, either with his strength of character or by beating them up. When he gets a really big break by defeating a Russian strongman, he indulges himself in a fancy cigarette holder, much...
- 5/31/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
The Boxer from Shantung
Directed by Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh Lieh
Written by Chang Cheh and Ni Kuang
Hong Kong, 1972
Anyone who has seen just a few Shaw martial arts films has noticed a trend: all of the stories transpire centuries ago, during the era of the many Chinese dynasties. The beautiful costumes, the intricate set designs, the legendary figures upon which writers and directors can find inspiration, the admiration of tactical warfare during the times, all of these and much more are reasons why the studio chose to set its stories in the distant past. As with all rules, there are exceptions. Just as not every single Shaw film is martial arts based, not every one is a period piece either. This week, the column takes a look at yet another Chang Cheh picture, The Boxer From Shantung, although this one is set in the 20th century in the city of Shanghai.
Directed by Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh Lieh
Written by Chang Cheh and Ni Kuang
Hong Kong, 1972
Anyone who has seen just a few Shaw martial arts films has noticed a trend: all of the stories transpire centuries ago, during the era of the many Chinese dynasties. The beautiful costumes, the intricate set designs, the legendary figures upon which writers and directors can find inspiration, the admiration of tactical warfare during the times, all of these and much more are reasons why the studio chose to set its stories in the distant past. As with all rules, there are exceptions. Just as not every single Shaw film is martial arts based, not every one is a period piece either. This week, the column takes a look at yet another Chang Cheh picture, The Boxer From Shantung, although this one is set in the 20th century in the city of Shanghai.
- 4/22/2012
- by Edgar Chaput
- SoundOnSight
The Boxer From Shantung is a 1972 kung fu classic, directed by the legendary Chang Cheh and Pao Hsueh Lieh and starring Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang and Cheng Hong Yip. The action is brought to us by brothers Lau Kar leung and Lau Kar Wing and they do not disappoint.
Plot
Boxer From Shantung follows Ma Yongzhen and Xiao Jiangbei. Ma and Xiao are manual laborers busting their tails in Shanghai at the beginning of the film, and Ma’s first encounter with the crime lord Tan Si starts him off on the underworld influence ladder. Step by step, he earns the respect of everyone he meets, either with his strength of character or by beating them up. When he gets a really big break by defeating a Russian strongman, he indulges himself in a fancy cigarette holder, much like the one Tan Si uses. However, he is mindful of his humble beginnings,...
Plot
Boxer From Shantung follows Ma Yongzhen and Xiao Jiangbei. Ma and Xiao are manual laborers busting their tails in Shanghai at the beginning of the film, and Ma’s first encounter with the crime lord Tan Si starts him off on the underworld influence ladder. Step by step, he earns the respect of everyone he meets, either with his strength of character or by beating them up. When he gets a really big break by defeating a Russian strongman, he indulges himself in a fancy cigarette holder, much like the one Tan Si uses. However, he is mindful of his humble beginnings,...
- 3/24/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
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