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King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death')
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
EAN: 0796019796965
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Weinstein Company
Languages: Chinese (Original Language), English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Weinstein Company
MPN: 79696
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Weinstein Company
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 19, 2007
Running Time: 98 minutes
Studio: Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: March 21, 1973
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Editorial Review:
From Hong Kong's Shaw Brothers the founding fathers of kung fu film comes the groundbreaking cult movie King Boxer (Five Fingers Of Death). Required viewing for cinephiles and martial arts fans alike King Boxer took world audiences by storm with the tale of a young martial artist who battles his way into a national tournament in the name of love honor and revenge. His journey from young fighter in training to master of the Iron Fist delves deep into mythic kung fu lore and is laced with explosive action and dazzling fight sequences.System Requirements:Running Time: 98 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Rating: R UPC: 796019796965 Manufacturer No: 79696
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - An absolute Classic!!
Quintin Tarantino knows..
The RAZ knows..
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Rating: - Excellent movie
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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Rating: - A Kung-Fu Classic and the first internatinally successful Asian movie
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 ... Read More
Rating: - can't miss
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 ... Read More
Rating:  - Martial Arts Fan
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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