Wei pai plays a highly ingratiating character in this film, on a par with sun chiens portrayal in the chinatown kid and kuo chui and lo mengs portrayals in avenging warriors of shaolin. Nov 29, 2011 avenging warriors of shaolin wnewtv channel 5 english opening credits duration. Watch avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 movie online. Shaolin rescuers 1979 full movie download full hd youtube. Like several of director chang chehs earlier films, this one follows the aftermath of. Films that were distributed but not produced by the studio are not included in this list. The five venoms might be the most famous, but it doesnt have much fighting, and what little there is is subpar. The two year turnaround to get a release hints at the problem the completed film had. Lung is a killer who grew up in a bandit clan with a merciless master, and hes been trained to kill. In june 1985, yuen made his american directorial debut in 1986 film no retreat, no surrender, which marked the film debut of belgium martial artist actor jeanclaude van damme. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 disciples of kung fu join a man of peace at war with manchus. Having impressed the king with his dedication, he is hired as a temple groundskeeper.
It features the usual breathtaking acrobatics, combined with more weapons than i could keep track of. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 release info imdb. Shaolin rescuers aka avenging warriors of shaolin is one of the many shaw flicks directed by chang. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Many longtime american fans refer to this series as the good old days because of their fond memories of the films style and energy and the whimsicality of the character portrayals. Theres a handful of posters neal did for martial arts films. Avenging warriors of shaolin the grindhouse cinema database. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 avenging warriors of. Complete list of shaw brothers martial arts movies gigiriva. The fiveday show, from shaolin in china the birthplace of kung fu will stun adults and children with stunts, techniques and routines as part of a choreographed performance. Even for those who arent particularly fond of wei pai, last hurrah for chivalry is well worth your time.
Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 stream and watch. See more ideas about kung fu martial arts, kung fu movies and martial arts movies. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 user ratings imdb. The shaolin warriorskung fu masters will be making their gcc debut this month.
I am not a big fan of the five venoms movies, as in many cases they seem to lighthearted for my taste killer army, nine demons, but this one, despite the silliness, acrobatics, and clowning around, is one of the exceptions to the rule, and that is due to the exciting fight sequences sprinkled throughout. One of his most famous works is the 36th chamber of shaolin which starred gordon liu, as well as drunken master ii which starred jackie chan. Feb 15, 2014 i would still like to compile a master list of every martial arts movie that aired during the golden era for televised martial arts 1981 1995, depending where you lived. Leung kar yan it is incredible that this man had no martial arts training because the detail in what he did. Five deadly venoms the complete set of art prints shaw brothers kung fu 2.
See more ideas about karate movies, kung fu and kung fu movies. Ok, i am officially convinced now i am an addict i just got into chinese cinema within the last year and shaw brothers films since march of this year. I guess i have become a little obsessive new fu fan can be obsessed too kung fu bob and dont let me have heard that something is oop or no. Beginning at a very young age, the kung fu masters are trained in mental and physical disciplines, perfecting the. Shaolin warriors brings the remarkable skill, stunning movement and deathdefying martialarts prowess to the stage, perfecting the art of handtohand and weapons combat, performing live feats thought only possible. Two friends who long to be heroes join the fight against a ching warlord and his students. And it should be noted that this final battle is one of their best. In this allnew, fully choreographed theatrical production, the shaolin warriors bring remarkable skill, stunning movement, and deathdefying martialarts prowess to the popejoy stage. We really enjoyed our experience seeing shaolin warriors. Between 1978 and 1981, director chang cheh made a slew of films with the same five actormartial artists which have since come to be known collectively as the venoms films. Crippled avengers has unusually involving characters with great fighting and lots of it, so it is pretty much their best film. Avenging warriors 1978 martialarts masters embark on a lifeanddeath rescue mission. Pg 1h 50min action, comedy 24 march 1979 hong kong two friends who long to be heroes join the fight against a ching warlord and his students.
The shaolin warriors are known throughout the world for their martialarts prowess. Back in the mid 1980s when the usa network had a weekly broadcast called kung fu theater, this is the one movie ill always remember watching, although i knew it as avenging warriors of shaolin. Harry potter complete 8 film collection dvd 2011, 8disc set free shipping. Duel of the iron fist 1971 full martial arts film ti lung, wang ping, yue wai, david chiang duration. Direct from china, the legendary shaolin warriors will return to new zealand, punching, kicking and tumbling in a spectacular, dynamic new production.
The stars are ti lung and alexander fu, two recognizable shaw brothers utility players. This article related to a hong kong film of the 1980s is a stub. In this fully choreographed stage production, shaolin warriors brings the remarkable skill, stunning artistry and deathdefying martialarts prowess of more than 20 kung fu masters to more than one million people across the globe. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
I honestly recommend this dvd shaolin warrior workout vol 1 beginners to anyone looking to get a nice workout in, and learn some basic punches, martial art stances positions poses. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Warrior from shaolin 1980 lilly li, lau brothers youtube. Avenging warriors of shaolin aka shaolin rescuers gives a lot a screen time to chang chehs second and. In any case, this is another venom gang classic and essential viewing. But true to my word, i checked it out and now regret saying i would look into it.
Pai piao, kuo chue check us out at the itunes store. Dvds when you shop the largest online selection at. Theres the ground zero version, which goes by the name shaolin rescuers, and has shots from the movie on the cover, and the venom mob version, which is called avenging warriors of shaolin, and for some reason has a photo of gordon liu on the cover. The mystery of chess boxing x s the mystery of chess boxing aka ninja checkmate stars. The film opens with a number of figures battling with priest pai mei and gao chinchung lu feng. Shaolin rescuers 1979 dvd r3 jason pai piao shaw brothers. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Another one of those shaw brothers gems from the shaolin mantis is an absorbing story with some nice atmosphere and lots of fu. Jan 11, 2018 avenging warriors of shaolinbluray from the grindhouse cinema database complete list of films produced by shaw brothers studios. The level of skill, focus and dedication these men have to. Get the best deals on kung fu full screen region code 1 us, canada. Shaolin rescuers 1979 shaw brothers official trailers. I know that other members here would like a list of every film that aired, especially on their local stations. Hong kong cinema avenging warriors of shaolin, shaolin.
Avenging warriors of shaolin wnewtv channel 5 english. Avenging warriors of shaolin is a martial arts movie from 1979 directed by chang cheh. Oct 06, 2011 avenging warriors of shaolin wnewtv channel 5 english opening credits. Kept in an honored place in that temple is a set of sacred scrolls. Po jie da shi is a 1984 kung fu film directed by chialiang liu. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news.
Joseph kuo great kung fu in this the mystery of chess boxing 1979 joseph kuo movie, ghost face killer, 5 elements style kung fu see more. I guess i have become a little obsessive new fu fan can be obsessed too kung fu bob and dont. Avenging warriors of shaolin wnewtv channel 5 english opening credits. Avenging warriors of shaolin shaolin, martial arts film. In a final note, there are currently two releases of this movie available. Avenging warriors of shaolinbluray the grindhouse cinema. Fong hak onn and chiang tao big mouth from one of the lau brothers few independent nonshaw brothers film. I am not a big fan of the five venoms movies, as in many cases they seem to lighthearted for my taste killer army, nine demons, but this one, despite the silliness, acrobatics, and clowning around, is one of the exceptions to the rule, and that is due. It is one of the shoalin temple themed martial arts films and the adventures of the shaolin hero hung sikuan starring the venom mob and jason pai piao. It is one of the shoalin temple themed martial arts films and the adventures of the shaolin hero hung sikuan starring the venom mob and jason pai piao plot. Avenging warriors of shaolin wnewtv channel 5 english opening credits duration.
The avenging eagle is a great shaw brothers flick for kung. Avenging warriors of shaolinbluray from the grindhouse cinema database complete list of films produced by shaw brothers studios. List of shaw brothers films wikimili, the free encyclopedia. This spirited 1979 tale of heroism and friendship unites two bluecollar.
The shaolin warriors is a chinese television series directed by raymond lee, starring sammo hung, cui lin, christopher lee, jeanette aw, sammy hung, cui peng, liu ying and li man. Hong kong cinema avenging warriors of shaolin, shaolin rescuers. Join us for an evening of riproaring, dazzling, spectacular family entertainment with shaolin warriors, the masters of kung fu. Dec 19, 2009 avenging warriors of shaolin part 9 of 10. I would still like to compile a master list of every martial arts movie that aired during the golden era for televised martial arts 1981 1995, depending where you lived. Avenging warriors of shaolin is a shaw brothers film directed by chang cheh. Avenging warriors of shaolin aka shaolin rescuers was released just before kid with a golden arm, and it ranks highly among chang chehs work. Avenging warriors of shaolin 1979 photo gallery imdb. In this film, one of chinas heroes, hung hsi kuan jason pai piao, is on the run after the. As the film continues, it takes on a more serious approach, with the final battle being the usual lifeordeath shaw brothers climax. Shaolin mantis tells the story of a man who learns martial arts by observing a praying mantis.
Find where to watch avenging warriors of shaolin and many more full length movies from the best streaming services online. The venomsare back in action in this thriller of shaolin versus corrupt ching soldiers, with the help of the. It is one of the shoalin temple themed martial arts films. The level of skill, focus and dedication these men have to their art is intense. My shaw brothers collection shaw brothers kung fu fandom. Chiang, yen hai li, mona fong, cheh chang, kuang ni, nai pin tsai. Lilly lis husbandaccomplice is lau karwing, who is. Ti lung stars as black eagle chi min sing in avenging eagle.
Another one of those shaw brothers gems from the shaolin mantis is an absorbing story with. Angel warriors began life as fivestar general, which we actually reported on in 2011, though it sounded completely different and i didnt even realize this was the same film. The series was first broadcast in november 2008 on cctv8 in mainland china. Lau is best known for the films he made in the 1970s and 1980s for the shaw brothers studio. See details shaolin rescuers 1979 dvd r3 jason pai piao, shaw brothers cult martial arts. Disciples of kung fu join a man of peace at war with manchus. The zen buddhist monks of the shaolin temple begin training at a. Trying to escape a criminal past, one man attempts to join the ranks of the shaolin warriors, but is denied. Avenging warriors of shaolin aka shaolin rescuers, 1978 is an aboveaverage entry in the series of kung fu films starring the group of actors known as the five venoms kid with the golden arm, killer army, daredevils of kung fu, two champions of shaolin, etc. Shaolin warriors is inspiring bergen performing arts center englewood. Disc plays in mandarin by default, audio can to changed to english from the set up menu. Lau karleung, also known as liu chialiang, was a hong kongbased chinese actor, filmmaker, choreographer and martial artist. He is affectionately known as beardy due to his trademark facial hair. Released 1979, avenging warriors of shaolin stars pai piao, lu feng, meng lo, phillip chungfung kwok the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 47 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.