Showing posts with label shaw classics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shaw classics. Show all posts

Kung Fu Instructor (1979) Ti Lung, Feng Ku, Johnny Wang

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Posted on 2:18 PM | By CroakerBC | In , , , ,









Not widely known but excellent old-fashioned kung fu flick with a very charismatic Ti Lung (looking great with a beard) and some great fights.


The kung fu instructor himself is a charismatic and likeable character who the viewer really roots for. As well as those moments which allow the character to display his considerable fighting skills, Wong has some great scenes with Jir Jir, who has quite clearly taken a liking to him. One scene in particularly is amusing, in which she attempts to engage him in conversation, and he genuinely cannot understand her desire to talk about anything other than martial arts.
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The action comes thick and fast, with some memorable fights, especially during the climax, when Ku Feng, whose skills are incredible despite his age, joins the fray. The choreography by Tang Chia (who also worked on the likes of “The Heroic Ones” and “The Sword of Swords”) is excellent and makes for exciting viewing, with some very well organised sequences in which Ti Lung takes on multiple opponents using the pole.

Although not particularly well known, “The Kung Fu Instructor” is very enjoyable and is a worthy addition to the collection of any Shaw Brothers fan, or indeed anyone who enjoys martial arts cinema.
--BeyondHollywood.com


Megaupload:
Part 1 (70mb)
Part 2 (63mb)

Buy the dvd at HKFlix

The Kung Fu Instructor will return in The Master Strikes Back. Coming soon to a theater near you.

Not my rip. Thanks go to SBUnite for this rip!!

File : 133 MB, duration: 0:14:46, type: AVI, 1 audio stream
Video : 123 MB, 1166 Kbps, 25.0 fps, 640*272, XVID
Audio : 9.89 MB, 93 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 1 channels, MP3, VBR

36th Chamber of Shaolin aka Master Killer (Gordon Liu)

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Posted on 10:14 PM | By CroakerBC | In , , , , , ,











Seriously, is there a kung fu fan who hasn't seen this movie?
Just in case the last time you saw it was 10 years ago, on a crappy old vhs copy, here is an excellent rip from the remastered dvd, courtesy of my fellow KG-er (Thank you!! You know who you are :) )

Here are the introduction scene and all the main fight scenes. I omitted the training scenes. Why? Because, seriously, you gotta buy the remastered dvd, it's totally worth it, man!!

http://www.boulevardmovies.com/36th-Chamber-of-Shaolin-The-DVD-p-16504.html

Download:

Part 1:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OSAT0CW0 (80MB)

Part 2:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OFCHYS9Q (80MB)

Part 3:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z3EZDZY0 (54.17MB)

Download all 3 parts, extract with winrar.

Specs:
File : 214 MB, duration: 0:14:10, type: AVI, 1 audio stream
Video : 205 MB, 2025 Kbps, 23.976 fps, 704*304, XVID
Audio : 8.91 MB, 88 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 1 channels, MP3, VBR,

Shaolin Mantis (1978) David Chiang, Lau Kar Wing, Norman Chu

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Posted on 11:13 PM | By CroakerBC | In , , , , , ,









Here is what Mark Pollard at Kungfucinema has to say about this film:

"All of the plentiful weapons combat in the film that leads up to the finale is excellent. David Chiang convincingly wields a spear, three-section staff and twin butterfly knives against his adversaries. His last bout with Norman Siu is the most memorable. Part of Norman’s deadly sword technique is to frequently perform rolls on the ground. Chiang comes up with a clever method of turning this maneuver against him. Leading lady Wong Hang-sau is not just a pretty face. She also performs some energetic kung fu sparring of her own and certainly offers up the film’s most colorful character.

The final match between Chiang and Lau’s brother Kar-wing is outstanding. Apart from Kar-wing’s pipe, it’s open hand all the way. The gist is that Kar-wing’s Shadowy Fist technique is used to ensnare or trap its victim in locking attacks. Chiang’s Mantis style, with its own locking moves and counters is the perfect foil. The engagement becomes a physical chess match of sorts with equally-equipped opponents trying to outmaneuver each other. Although most of the moves are with the arms, crucial legwork isn’t left out either. The only thing that’s missing is outrageous acrobatics and leaping, but that’s not what this type of hardcore kung fu action is about. This is Lau Kar-leung, the action director at his very best and kung fu buffs should definitely take note. The gruesome finishing move, seen only by the characters’ shadows on the wall is priceless. " (check out the last screenshot)

I feel compelled to add that this is arguably David Chiang's best performance in his entire career. He is not as skilled as Gordon Liu, has no physical presence like Leung Kar Yan, but still he can be pretty good when directed by someone like Liu Chia Liang.

Download and watch the entire finale!!

Part 1:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JQ5UBTC0

Part 2:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HPIYSBW8

Part 3:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=62SYG97S

Another movie worth buying.

Mad Monkey Kung fu (1979) Liu Chia Liang, Hsiao Hu, Lo Lieh

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Posted on 10:33 PM | By CroakerBC | In , , , , , , ,







Yet another great classic of old-schooled kung fu. Here Hsiao Hu is at his most energetic, most kinetic. No one, and I dare say no one, can do mad monkey kung fu better than this guy. He was born to play this role!! It's too bad Lo Lieh proves no match for him. A better opponent for Hsiao Ho would be Liu Chia Liang himself.
If any martial arts movie is worth shelling out the dough for, this certainly is it.

Here you can see the the training sequence, which is awesome, and the final showdown where Liu Chia Liang takes on multiple bad guys then Hsiao Ho kicks Lo Lieh's ass, Mad Monkey Style!!

Part 1:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U807JWCL

Part 2:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B4UW41S6

Part 3:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OI7KP9IN

Part 4:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=00B07I6J

If you like those clips, please leave a comment.

Any mirror is welcome!!

Legendary weapons of China (1982) Lau Kar Leung vs Lau Kar Wing

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Posted on 11:19 AM | By CroakerBC | In , , , ,




The legendary Lau Kar Leung goes toe-to-toe or weapon-to-weapon against his real life brother Lau Kar Wing, displaying their proficiency in an extensive array of weapons in this epic classic.
Expertly choreographed fights make this one a must-see for everyone. Though I have to admit I didn't much like the movie as a whole. I just can't warm up to the characters. But who cares, anyway. It's the fights that count!!

Here is the entire finale:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=78GG79NE

Note: not my rip. Resolution is a bit small (see screencaps) but I don't have any better source. Anyone have better material, please upload it. Much grateful!!

Specs:
File : 75 MB, duration: 0:07:06, type: AVI, 1 audio stream
Video : 68 MB, 1342 Kbps, 23.976 fps, 608*256, XVID
Audio : 6.87 MB, 135 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 2 channels,MP3, VBR

Lion vs Lion (1981)

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Posted on 10:11 PM | By CroakerBC | In , , ,




The movie itself is not bad, but like most HK kungfu flicks back then, it's filled with stupid comedy and retarded clowns. Apparently all the HK filmmakers of this period went to the same school to learn the same puerile brand of humor.
Anyway, like I said, there is no need to suffer the entire movie, you just want to see the fights and indeed there are some impressively staged fights here.

Download:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZI2626PU

The file contains 3 best fights of the movie.
1-Johnny Wang vs Hsu Hsia (he is the co-director and choreographer who introduces us to his Finger Sword style here)
2-Johnny Wang vs a girl (or a woman if you want to be PC)
3-Johnny Wang vs Lo Meng (one of the five venoms, here he is in berserker mode and it's a must-see :))

Hmm...is there anybody that Johnny Wang haven't fought?

Specs:
File : 65 MB, duration: 0:07:36, type: AVI, 1 audio stream
Video : 57 MB, 1065 Kbps, 29.970 fps, 464*192 (2.41:1),Divx v5
Audio : 7.12 MB, 131 Kbps, 48000 Hz, 2 channels, MP3, VBR

Not my rip. Thanks go to the original ripper/upper.

If you're a collector, you can buy this movie here:
http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.539785/qx/details.htm