Author Archives: JJ Bona

Invincible Shaolin | aka North Shaolin vs. South Shaolin (1978) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Invincible Shaolin" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Unbeatable Dragon Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lu Feng, Sun Chien, Chiang Sheng, Philip Kwok Chung Fung, Lo Meng, Wai Pak, Johnny Wang Lung Wei, Kara Hui Ying Hung, Niu Niu, Yau Chui Ling, Chan Shen, Chan Hung, Cheng Miu, Chow Kin Ping, Chui Tai Ping Running Time: 98 min. By Mighty Peking Man An evil Ching warlord (Wang Lung-Wei) has a secret vendetta against the North and South Shaolin … Continue reading →

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Vengeance | aka Kung Fu Vengeance (1970) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Vengeance" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Wong Ping, Guk Fung, Wong Chung, Cliff Lok, Hsu Hsia, Wong Ching Ho, Cheng Lui, Chan Sing, Cheng Hong Yip, Chuen Yuen, Guk Fung, Lau Gong, Shum Lo, Wong Kwong Yue Running Time: 98 min. By Joe909 Vengeance is the perfect revenge movie. Chang Cheh accomplishes in 90 minutes what it takes Quentin Tarantino 4 hours to do in Kill Bill. But … Continue reading →

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Daredevils | aka Magnificent Acrobats (1979) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Daredevils" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Daredevils of Kung Fu Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Lo Meng, Chiang Sheng, Wong Lik, Sun Chien, Lu Feng, Phillip Kwok, Chui Tai Ping, Chan Shen, Wang Han Chen, Yeung Hung, Tam Jan Dung, Walter Tso Tat-Wah, Ng Hong Sang, Paul Wong Kwan Running Time: 101 min. By Joe909 Daredevils was one of the first Venoms movies I saw, and hence was an early favorite. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hold up, … Continue reading →

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Young Rebel, The | aka The Rebel Youth (1973) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Young Rebel" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Ti Lung Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Ming Ming, Wan Man, Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Fung Ngai, Chiang Nan, Kong Do, Lam Jing, Lo Dik, Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 99 min. By Mighty Peking Man After Xiang Rong’s (David Chiang) father passes away, he makes a promise to his mother and sister that he will earn money and look after them. He takes up a job as a … Continue reading →

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Boxer from Shantung | aka The Killer from Shantung (1972) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Boxer from Shantung" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Chang Cheh Co-director: Pao Hsueh Lieh Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Chen Kuan Tai, Cheng Lee, Guk Fung, Tin Ching, David Chiang, Wong Ching, Mario Milano, Fung Hak On, Wong Chung, Geung Nam Running Time: 128 min. By Numskull The Boxer from Shantung combines martial arts action with an earthy 1930s gangster story, and while neither element is of extraordinary quality, the synthesis makes for a pretty enjoyable film that … Continue reading →

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Heroes Two | aka Bloody Fists (1974) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Heroes Two" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Kung Fu Invaders Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Chen Kuan Tai, Fong Sam, Bruce Tong, Wong Ching, Zhu Mu, Fung Ngai, Chiang Nan, Fung Hak On, Tino Wong Cheung, Wong Shu Tong, Lau Kar Wing, Chan Chuen, Lee Hoi Sang Running Time: 91 min. By Joe909 The first of Chang Cheh’s Taiwan-produced, mid-1970s Shaolin cycle, Heroes Two is the low-budget beginning of several films starring Fu Sheng, … Continue reading →

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Boxer Rebellion | aka Bloody Avengers (1975) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"The Boxer Rebellion" Thai Theatrical Poster

AKA: Spiritual Fists Director: Chang Cheh Cast: Alexander Fu Sheng, Jenny Tseng, Chi Kuan Chun, Johnny Wang, Li Lihua, Leung Kar Yan, Richard Harrison, Bruce Tong, Hu Chin, Alexander Grand, Au Lap Bo Running Time: 137 min. By Mighty Peking Man Let’s kick off with some bold statements: Boxer Rebellion is one of the most extravagant Shaw Brothers flicks I’ve ever seen. It has a strong budget and is polished … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell My Partner (1997) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Don’t Tell My Partner (1997) Director: Otto Chan Juk Tiu Producer: Norman Wong Chi Hung, Wong Hon Wa Cast: Siu Chet-Yuen, Wong Shu-Kei, Tong Tak-Wai, Cho Wing-Lim, Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung, Gan Piu-Kwan Running Time: 91 min. By Gwailo Category III meister Otto Chan casts his ‘Grand Gugniol’ violence stylings aside in favor of something a tad different. Chan’s 1997 offering, ‘Don’t Tell My Partner”, is an attempt at the most … Continue reading →

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Duel to the Death (1982) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Duel to the Death" Chinese Theatrical Poster

AKA: Duel, The Director: Ching Siu-Tung Cast: Norman Chu, Flora Cheung, Damian Lau, Kuo Sheng, Eddy Ko, Paul Chang Chung, Yeung Chak Lam, Kwan Yung Moon, Casanova Wong, Hon Gwok Choi Running Time: 82 min. By Numskull Bo Ching Wen is a wise young Chinaman, itching to test his skills after ten years of intense study at the Shaolin Temple. Hashimoto is the warrior champion of the Sun Yin Sect, … Continue reading →

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Champions, The (1983) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Brandy Yuen Cast: Yuen Biao, Dick Wei, Fung King Man, Cheung Kwok Keung, Gam Biu, Moon Lee Choi Fong, Eddie Ko Hung, Tino Wong Cheung, Ho Pak Kwong, Johnny Cheung Yiu Wah, Brandy Yuen Jan Yeung, Cheung Ging Boh Running Time: 94 min. By Vic Nguyen A mischevious country boy, who after many amusing situations, becomes Hong Kong’s soccer king. This early Yuen Biao vehicle is an entertaining blend … Continue reading →

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China Strike Force (2001) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"China Strike Force" Hong Kong Theatrical Poster

AKA: Thunder Cop Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Aaron Kwok, Norika Fujiwara, Mark Dacascos, Leehom Wang, Coolio, Ruby Lin, Jennifer Lin, Ken Lo, Kim Won-Jin, Jackson Lau Hok-Yin, Li Xue-Tong Running Time: 103 min. By Reefer Wanna know why I like Stanley Tong? Because he is a guy who must have sleepless nights trying to figure out how the heck he’s going to get a motorcycle on top of a double-decker … Continue reading →

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Dead End (1969) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Chang Cheh Writer: Chiu Kang Chien Producer: Runme Shaw Cast: Ti Lung, Li Ching, David Chiang (Da Wei), Chen Hung Lieh, Angela Yu Chien, Chen Yan Yan, Goo Man Chung, Fong Min, Hsu Hsia Running Time: 100 min. By Mighty Peking Man Zhang Chun (Ti Lung, in one of his first starring roles for Shaw Brothers) is a good natured, twenty-something playboy who loves his family, despises his office … Continue reading →

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Blood Brothers | aka Dynasty of Blood (1973) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Chang Cheh, John Woo Writer: I Kuang, Chang Cheh Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Ching Li, Wang Lung Wei, Tin Ching, Cheng Miu, Wong Ching Ho, Yeung Chak Lam, Wong Kwong Yue, Fan Mei Sheng Running Time: 118 min. By Perkele Set in the waning years of the Ching Dynasty, this dramatic, tragic, romantic, blood-soaked martial arts tale of betrayal and revenge … Continue reading →

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Come Drink with Me (1966) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona
"Come Drink With Me" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: King Hu Producer: Run Run Shaw Cast: Cheng Pei Pei, Yueh Hua, Chen Hung Lieh, Yeung Chi Hing, Simon Yuen (Siu Tin), Guk Fung, Lee Wan Chung, Kok Lee Yan, Han Ying Chieh, Fung Ngai, Nam Wai Lit, Wong Yeuk Ping, Chan Hei, Jackie Chan, Yam Ho Running Time: 91 min. By Mighty Peking Man I was hesitant to watch a Shaw Brothers movie made in 1966; I admit, … Continue reading →

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Young People (1972) Review

Posted on January 20, 2011 by JJ Bona

Director: Chang Cheh Cast: David Chiang, Ti Lung, Chen Kuan Tai, Agnes Chen Mei-Ling (Agnes Chan Mei Ling), Irene Chen I-Ling (Chan Yi Ling), Bolo Yeung (Yang Sze), Yen Shi Kwan Running Time: 118 min. By Mighty Peking Man Young People is a story of active college kids who are divided into three groups, with each one having a leader: David Chiang’s consists of musicians, singers and dancers. Ti Lung’s … Continue reading →

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