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- Bruce on They call ’em Bruces! Details for Severin Films’ ‘The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1’A must-buy, but it's a shame they couldn't get the original Canto/Mandarin au…
- Paul Bramhall on They call ’em Bruces! Details for Severin Films’ ‘The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1’That’s the one!
- American Ninja Man on They call ’em Bruces! Details for Severin Films’ ‘The Game of Clones: Bruceploitation Collection Volume 1’The Big Boss Part II, like the one that we've been trying to see for years?
- American Ninja Man on Bruceploitation, move over! Billy Blanks and Jalal Merhi return in ‘The Circuit 4’ also starring David ‘Bolo Jr’ YeungCircuit 4? When did they make Circuit 3? I saw the first two (these were terr…
- Paul Bramhall on Bruceploitation, move over! Billy Blanks and Jalal Merhi return in ‘The Circuit 4’ also starring David ‘Bolo Jr’ YeungDid I spot a digitally de-aged version of Billy Blanks (well, the social medi…
- Typo on Revenge is a dish best served by Sumiko Fuji! Eureka announces Blu-ray collection for ‘Red Peony Gambler 1-3’I would have bought it if the eight movies had been put in a nice box. Well..…
- Jeff on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaI've never seen The Boxer Rebellion but from watching the trailer I'm sure it…
- American Ninja Man on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaThe one I'm still waiting for is Master Of The Flying Guillotine. I have both…
- Ulric on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaI definitely want Marco Polo, Boxer from the temple, the Kung fu instructor a…
- Ulric on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaJeff, you are speaking my language. Those are exactly the same movies I want…
- JJ Bona on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaArrow is rumored to be working on a Shaw Vol 3, but who knows? Other than Sho…
- American Ninja Man on I got the power! Kino Lorber announces New Blu-ray for Jeff Speakman’s cult martial arts classic ‘The Perfect Weapon’I remember One Man's Justice being okay, it's just that also there was an int…
- Jeff on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaThanks again JJ! Any news on anymore upcoming Shaw Brothers releases? Some re…
- Andrew Hernandez on Bundle up! Donnie Yen’s snow-filled thriller ‘Polar Rescue’ arrives on Blu-ray next weekDonnie Yen should have listened to what George Carlin said in “It’s Bad For Y…
- Andrew Hernandez on I got the power! Kino Lorber announces New Blu-ray for Jeff Speakman’s cult martial arts classic ‘The Perfect Weapon’It’s funny out it all works out. It can be argued that each guy made one good…
- American Ninja Man on I got the power! Kino Lorber announces New Blu-ray for Jeff Speakman’s cult martial arts classic ‘The Perfect Weapon’Jeff Speakman,Brian Bosworth and Olivier Gruner were three one hit wonders. A…
- JJ Bona on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaJeff, from Eureka: "We are looking into the possibility of including an Engli…
- Andrew Hernandez on Van Damme is a gritty vigilante in the New Trailer for the neo-noir thriller ‘Darkness of Man’ from ‘Beyond the Law’ helmerPretty cool trailer! I like the Don Siegel/Walter Hill/Wayne Kramer vibes I’m…
- cb01.care on Shaw Bothers Classics: Volume 3 | Blu-ray (Shout!)I cambiamenti. Sappi che nulla rimane uguale.
- Kevin on I feel the need… the need… for Xi Jinping! ‘Top Gun’-style actioner ‘Born to Fly’ lands on Blu-ray next weekI was been sarcastic but still the movie was making peanut at the US box offi…
- Ska Martes on Bundle up! Donnie Yen’s snow-filled thriller ‘Polar Rescue’ arrives on Blu-ray next weekThey not fooling anyone with the title change....Come Back Home still sucks l…
- JJ Bona on Jake Gyllenhaal does his best Jackie Chan in a full blown fight scene for Doug Liman’s remake for ‘Road House’That bad? Ah, man. What happened to my Doug Liman. :(
- Andrew Hernandez on Jake Gyllenhaal does his best Jackie Chan in a full blown fight scene for Doug Liman’s remake for ‘Road House’This is pretty goddamn far from Doug Liman’s better works. I wouldn’t have gi…
- Ulric on More beasts for your buck! Sonny Chiba’s ‘Karate Bullfighter’ & ‘Karate Bearfighter’ arriving on Blu-ray in June from EurekaI am thinking the same thing. I mean I want this Beast Fighter Collection, bu…
- Ningen on Jake Gyllenhaal does his best Jackie Chan in a full blown fight scene for Doug Liman’s remake for ‘Road House’Bar fight, too. https://youtu.be/1Rmbo8XI6x0?si=e5Ww4Njkn-bwIGy5
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Tag Archives: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok)
Magnificent, The (1978) Review
Director: Kim Hyeong-Jun Co-director: Chan Siu-Pang Assistant-director: Godfrey Ho Cast: Carter Wong, Casanova Wong, Chan Sing, Doris Lung, Elton Chong, Chang Il-do, Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Martin Chui Man-Fooi, Chan Chan-Wa Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall In the late 70’s the kung fu genre was evolving dramatically. After the Bruce Lee mania of the early 70’s there came a wave of ‘basher’ flicks, movies that put an emphasis … Continue reading
Dragon Lee vs. the 5 Brothers | aka The Five Disciples (1978) Review
Director: Kim Si-hyun Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Yuen Qiu, Kwon Il-soo, Gam Kei Chu, Lee Ye Min, Chui Man Fooi, Kim Ki-ju, Han Myeong-hwan, Choi Hyeong-keun, Jeong Ju-Hyeon, Jang In-Han, Choe Il, Kim Dong-Ho Running Time: 87 min. By Paul Bramhall The Bruceploitation genre would melt the brain of even the most academic film critic, which is why I prefer to remain on the other end of the scale. … Continue reading
Dragon Bruce Lee, Part II | aka Big Boss 2 (1981) Review
AKA: Dragon Lee Fights Again Director: To Man-Bo Co-director: Lee Eun Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Lee Suk-jin, Cheung Lik, Ju Eun-seop, Jang Ryeok, Bolo Yeung, Tien Feng, Philip Ko Fei, Sham Chin Bo, To Wai Wo Running Time: 75 min. By Ian Whittle OK, this is rather complicated. A 1930’s set kung fu movie starring Dragon Lee that, depending on what version you own, is a sequel to one … Continue reading
Dragon, the Young Master | aka Deadly Silver Ninja (1981) Review
AKA: Eighteen Martial Arts Director: Kim Si-hyun Writer: Kim Kyeong-il Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Yuen Qiu, Choi Min-kyu, Baek Hwang-ki, Kim Ki-ju Running Time: 83 min. Paul Bramhall Back when I was first getting into the kung fu genre many years ago, upon witnessing a handful of Korea’s contributions, I confess to being quick to write them off as low budget imitations of Hong Kong’s far superior output. Looking back, I now feel like I … Continue reading
Clones of Bruce Lee, The (1980) Review
AKA: Death Penalty on Three Robots Director: Joseph Kong Cast: Dragon Lee, Bruce Le, Bruce Lai, Bruce Thai, Jon Benn, Bolo Yeung, Alexander Grand, Kong Do, Cheng Kei-Ying, San Kuai, Mak Fei-Hung Running Time: 90 min. By Paul Bramhall I have a confession, and I’ll admit that it’s one that won’t be popular. Not only am I a Bruceploitaiton fan, but I usually find the Bruce Lee clone movies to … Continue reading
Emperor of the Underworld (1994) Review
Director: Hwang Jang Lee Writer: Im Seung-su Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Hwang Jang Lee, Lee Jin Young, Kim Mi Young, Hyeon Kil Su Running Time: 87 min. By Paul Bramhall If there was ever a genre that could be described as having little to no exposure outside of its native country, then it’s the 90’s Korean action movie. Compared to the likes of Hong Kong and Japan’s own action cinema … Continue reading
Golden Dragon, Silver Snake (1980) Review
AKA: A Fight at Hong Kong Ranch Director: Kim Si-hyun, Co-director: Godfrey Ho Cast: Johnny Chan (Wang Dae-wi), Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Kong Do, Baak Wong Gei, Chui Man Fooi, Lee Ye Min, Bruce Lai (Chang Il-do), Gam Kei Chu, Cheung Lik, Samuel Walls, Lee Ju-hyeon, Hong Sung-young Running Time: 84 min. By Paul Bramhall Sometimes a kung fu movie will sound great on paper, but somehow turn out to … Continue reading
Enter the Invincible Hero | aka Secret Bandit of Black Leopard (1981) Review
Director: Kim Si-hyun Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Casanova Wong, Chui Man Fooi, Lee Ye Min, Cheung Ching Kwok, Gam Hei Wang, Seo Jeong Ah, Chen Shao Lung Running Time: 100 min. By Paul Bramhall Deciphering who directed what and when in the old school Korean kung fu genre is a head scratching exercise at the best of times. It’s common knowledge that many of the countries’ contributions to the … Continue reading
Dragon’s Snake Fist, The (1981) Review
AKA: Iron Head Director: Kim Si Hyeon Cast: Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok), Yuen Qiu, Chui Man Fooi, Gam Kei Chu, Bruce Lai, Kim Young Suk, Seo Jeong-Ah, Moon Jeong Kum, Gam Gei-Fan Running Time: 83 min. By Martin Sandison In the barren wasteland of UK DVD releases of classic kung fu films, one company has taken it upon themselves to be a beacon of light. The company called Terracotta has … Continue reading
Dragon, The Hero, The | aka Dragon on Fire (1979) Review
Director: Godfrey Ho Writer: Sze To On Cast: John Liu, Dragon Lee, Tino Wong Cheung, Chung Liang, Philip Ko Fei, Chiang Kam, Chan Lau, Alexander Grand, Mars, David Wu Tai Wai, Lee Hang, Mars Running Time: 87 min. By Martin Sandison In the 1990’s one distribution company released some of the greatest old school kung ku movies ever made: Eastern Heroes. As a young kid in my mid teens growing up in the … Continue reading
Strike of Thunderkick Tiger (1981) Review
AKA: My Name is Twin Legs Director: Park Woo Sang Cast: Charles Han, Casanova Wong, Bak Min Wong, Han Jee Ha, Peggy Min, Lisa Lee, Billy Yuen, Alfred Ma, Chan Taiyun, Dragon Lee, Phillip Leung, David Kao Running Time: 85 min. By Paul Bramhall The Korean old-school kung fu movie is without doubt the most bastardized genre out there. To this day, the number of legitimate releases of old school … Continue reading
Enter Three Dragons | aka Dragon on Fire (1981) Review
Director: Joseph Kong Co-director: Godfrey Ho Cast: Dragon Lee, Bruce Lai, Bruce Thai, Cheung Lik, Samuel Walls, Bolo Yeung Tze, Philip Ko Fei, Fong Yau, Tiger Yeung Cheng Wu, To Siu Ming, Kong Do, Alexander Grand Running Time: 90 min. By Jeff Bona When a small time hood named Sammy (Samuel Walls) gets himself mixed up with deadly gangsters, he enlists the help of a kung fu master named Dragon … Continue reading
5 Pattern Dragon Claws | aka Thundering Fist (1983) Review
AKA: 5 Pattern Dragon Claws Director: Godfrey Ho, Kim Si-Hyeon Producer: Thomas Tang Cast: Hwang Jang Lee (Wong Cheng Li), Dragon Lee (aka Mun Kyong-sok, Keo Ryong, Guh Ryong), Philip Chan, Kitty Chui, Chris Yung, David Ding, Terry Wong, John Lung, Ronald So, James Lau, Wilson Lee, Sean Shin, Bruce Chan, Jacky Kim Running Time: 86 min. By Joseph Kuby Average Kung Fu movie with few good moments! This is … Continue reading
Real Bruce Lee, The (1979) Review
Director: Jim Markovic Writer: Lerry Dolchin Cast: Bruce Li (Ho Chung Tao, James Ho), Dragon Lee (Mun Kyong-sok, Keo Ryong, Guh Ryong) Running Time: 120 min. By Joseph Kuby Subtle Bruceploitation! Despite the opening sequence (which contains a nice montage of images along with an uber cool 70s tune), this “documentary” as it were is really just an excuse to give the audience lots of Bruceploitation action in the form … Continue reading
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