Time to start a fight... Absolute #1 Kung Fu film of all...?

[stormybman]

I want to know what people think... The absolute number one Kung Fu movie of all time, from old skool, to current day...
This is only one film, hands down, if you could take it to hell with you ( we'd meet up and have film fests actually ) you can view over and over, and never tire. C'mon people, let's come up with some titles, and vote for #1. :D


"Now you listen to me... I'll only say it once!... We are NOT sick men!!!!"

[Chen Zhen]

impossible.

well, at least for me, my #1 fav movie depends 100% on my mood at the moment.....so i wont even bother picking 1 specific title.

[stormybman]

Well Chen, what film in your collection would you say you've viewed countless times over others? I suppose that would be the one... :rolleyes


"Now you listen to me!... I'll only say it once!!! We are NOT not sick men!!!"

[morgoth]

I agree with Chen Zhen 100%. My favorite movie is Legend of a Fighter, but sometimes I feel like watchign fist of Legend more. Sometimes I wanna watch The Chinese Connection. And then if I am bored with al that I can watch Chinese Connection 2:D

[Yi Long]

Fist of Legend, (uncut and subbed version) is my absolute favourite.
Great performance by Jet, awesome action, very good pacing with lots of action scenes, and all the action-scenes are very well done. This is THE example of how a martial arts movie should be. Also, the villains arent just cardboard villains (except maybe Billy Chow, but he is very memorable by being such a gnarling mean powerhouse...which you also need in a good martial arts movie: a memorable main villain).
The movie was brave enough to not just make all chinese people great, and all japanese people bad... but both sides had their own thoughts on the situation, people on both sides had flaws and/or positive traits... etc etc.

I'm so sad that Fist of Legend came right at the end of the new kung-fu boom in the early-mid 90's. I would have loved more movies with this kinda action (wires only used to enhance the effect, instead of for flying) and character depth.

As far as old-skool movies go, I feel 36th Chamber is a classic. But if I have to choose between an uncut, subbed, remastered DVD between FOL, or 36th Chamber... I'd always go for FOL. I can watch FOL over and over again and I keep loving it.

It's a disgrace this movie still hasnt had the DVD release it deserves (thanks to Harvey Weinstein), but hopefully the Dragon Dynasty release will be worth the wait (although it wouldnt surprise me if they @#%$ that release up, like they did with Tom Yum Goong), or by having dubtitles...

[kung fu 750]

I would have to go go with

Jackie in Drunkin master 2

What is your #1 fav Stormybman

[andy338]

I've been avoiding adding to this post cos deciding on 1 film just seems impossible. However after much thought i'm gonna have to say my no.1 film is ............Drunken Master.

Jackie was at his peak, Hwang Jang Lee was superb great action & overall a movie that I enjoy as much now as I did 20 years (& dozens of viewings) ago.

[Chinatown Kid]

Way of the Dragon

[vengeanceofhumanlanterns]

Killers Game (the green jade statuette) I've watched this flick countless times and I never regret it. I just wish it would some day be released remastered. uncut, and in proper format. Also with the original language subbed in english and with the original english dubs as an option. That would be very cool.

[stormybman]

Well Kung Fu,.....



"Now you listen to me... I'll only say it once!!... We are NOT sick men!!!"

Fist of Fury


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Hands down, the BEST Kung Fu movie of all. Sure it has it's flaws, is dated, and lacks a great deal as far as Plot and character development, however, at the time of it's release, who cared about those aspects when audiences craved violence and bloodshed.
Groundbreaking in it's fight choreography, and legendary for Lee's most electrifying fighting performance and charisma, FOF became the standard by which most others measured up to. A film I never tire of watching, even after 100's of viewings, I just love the white hot energy flowing from this movie.
Other films have surpassed it in subsequent years, and as I stated it's certainly dated, but it's #1 in my book!

[tigerstyles]

fof

[fabhui]

Fist of Fury..EASILY!!

Ok, the sets and whatever might be dated but when it comes to Bruce in action it hasn't dated in the slightest! You only need to look at the fight with Bob Baker..top class stuff!!
Another thing I like about it is Bruce in FoF is pretty much a psycho! When his teacher gets murdered he doesn't go off for half the movie learning some new style that will enable him to beat the Japanese, no! He just goes around to the school and batters all the Japanese students there.
When he finds out who actually poisoned his teacher he first slaughters them and then strings up their battered bodies in the street!!

Best Kung Fu movie of all time ....EASILY! 8)

[Markgway]

I don't know. Seriously.

But of those mentioned FIST OF FURY would be in my top ten.

[morgoth]

Defintely. I always knew it as Chinese connection. Awesome fight scenes, good story, great music, and the acting is tops. Top 10 for sure.

[Chen Zhen]

hmm which movies have i watched countless times more than others? ive probably watched the Big Boss more than any other kung fu movie...largely due to the fact that Big Boss was the first kf movie i ever saw/bought.....and i mustve watched it like 20x b4 buying my 2nd movie..so thats not even a fair call.....

im inclined to say The Victim, but its definetely close.

[Egocentrik1]

the 36th chamber of shaolin

[ironfistedmonk2003]

@#%$ man its hard enough picking a top 10 or 20 but 1! I would have to say Snake in the Eagles Shadow, HJL is such a bad ass and Jackie ain't too shabby in it either.

[Tosh]

Hands down...

8 Diagram Pole Fighter

Best Kung Fu movie ever made, Seppuku takes the overall best movie ever made.

[kow pad moo]

For its trippy visuals, wicked gimmickry, and manic krautrock soundtrack, "Master of the Flying Guillotine" is one movie that I never tire of watching. While it may be a stretch to suggest it's the best martial arts movie ever made, "Master" is nevertheless among the most endlessly entertaining films in the genre for me.

[morgoth]

Ironfisted monk, I know what you mean about Snake in Eagle's Shadow. First time I saw that i was young and HWang sent a shiver through me. He was so badass the way he held that eagle claw behind his back.

[GwaiLoMoFo]

ive probably watched the Big Boss more than any other kung fu movie...largely due to the fact that Big Boss was the first kf movie i ever saw/bought.....and i mustve watched it like 20x b4 buying my 2nd movie
I was EXACTLY the same as you Chen. My first ever vhs purchase (grade school) was as a Bruce Lee double feature of "Fist Of Fury" and "The Big Boss". I have watched "Fist Of Fury" more than any other film for this reason. I would have to say that for me "Fist Of Fury" was the most influential KF movie. I think that Sammo's "Prodigal Son" is "the greatest traditional martial arts film ever made" (quote from HKL). Every aspect of thast film was at an extremely high level. Choreography, acting, direction, production values, cast, ect..... I would put "The Victim" above "Prodigal Son" if it had been more consistant and had better production values. The action in "The Victim" is simply phenomenal. If we are talking greatest ever I would have to add "8 Diagram Pole Fighter". IMO the best film by one of the greatest genre directors af all time. My most watched Shaw film. If I had to narrow it down to one .......... "Prodigal Son" ......... no "8 Diagram"....... DRAW

[stormybman]

It Ain't.

[Lei Kung]

Invincible Armour. Yep, this one has it all - solid story and plot, great fights and choreography, goes into a lot of detail about the styles, has perhaps the most menacing villain ever, incredible showdown at the end, not to mention the flashing red thing next to Hwang Jang Lee's eyes, temples, throat, armpits, and groin. The dub for this one is also my all time favorite. I've watched it countless times and incorporate lines from it into my everyday speech.

[Hellswindstaff]

Fist Of Fury, first fu flick I ever saw, intensity level off the charts, only the end fight in "The Victim" & "Thundering Mantis" come close for me to that level of intensity.. So what i am trying to say is Fist of Fury number 1!!!

HWS

[monwobobbo]

after much deliberation winner AVENGING EAGLE. great plot fights and acting.

[The Angry Guest]

Wow, this is impossible to say which one is number one. :|

[justkungfuman]

I have a favorite that most have not seen and it's a Shaw Brothers classic. No good copies available anywhere....I have two copies quality fair on one and poor on other. Come on Celestial show these collectors what they are messing.....
To Kill A Mastermind

[Chinatown Kid]

Goodbye Bruce Lee, His Last Game of Death









JK :D
Btw, Markgway told me to say The Iron Dragon Strikes Back is #1, which is a fave of his. :b

[morgoth]

:lol :lol :rollin :rollin :lol :lol

That is a favorite of Mark's:b

[GwaiLoMoFo]

It Ain't.
??
Care to elaborate on what "Ain't"?

[stormybman]

"If I had to narrow it down to one....... "Prodigal Son" ........ no "8 Diagram"........ DRAW"


It Ain't no draws, simply what YOU may feel is number one! Remember the title of this thread... " Time to start a fight..."

No Top Tens, Best Lists, commit to a favorite. The one Kung Fu film you would pay to see, take with you anyplace, recommend to people who don't like 'em, etc. .....
We're talking YOUR vote for #1!!! At the end of this we can tally and see what's the consensus. It can be a terrible movie, a Bruceploitation, Basher, whatever. Just select.

As far as i'm concerned, it's FOF, balls to bones! 8)

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"Do we fight alone....? Or, all together?!"

[natoral]

Shaolin V Lama


It was my first so i'm biased. :hat

[FiveSwords]

It's almost a toss up for me, but just beating out 36th Chamber is...

8 Diagram Pole Fighter

Awesome, awesome film.

[Egocentrik1]

to me it was a fight between:
the victim
prodigal son
8 diagram pole fighter
martial club
36th chamber


36th made it NO 1 !!
thats the perfect kung fu flick !!!

[Chinatown Kid]

What about Heroes of the East?! ;)

[GwaiLoMoFo]

Ok, ok, Simmer down na ! :lol

Ill go with "Prodigal Son" then. The film is just close to perfect on every level imo.

[rederror]

Got to be Eight Diagram

[stormybman]

"Ok, ok, simmer down na !"

:lol

" Do we fight alone....? Or, all together?!"

[W Hong]

I have more than one possible choice for #1 kung fu movie of all time:

"Golden Swallow"
"Martial Arts of Shaolin"
"Master of the Flying Guillotine"
"Enter the Dragon"
"Way of the Dragon"
"OnceUATIC"
"Fist of Legend"
"Black Mask"

It's too hard to narrow it down from that list and decide which is the #1 kung fu movie. I might also add on "5 Element Ninja", but that movie is probably not called a "kung fu" movie.

[dbtb]

Before reading through the thread,in my mind it distilled down to Fist of Fury (Chinese Connection). As many times as I've seen it, I can sit down and watch it again from the beginning, end, or middle. A close second would be Enter the Dragon. Most kung fu films since then strove to match the standards and jolt these films gave audiences.

[peringaten]

For me personally, as hard as it should be to narrow it down - Disciples Of Shaolin.

[stormybman]

"... I can sit down and watch it again from the beginning, end or middle."...


:hat !!!

"My name is Chen... I want your Master!"

[killer meteor]

I'd go for Fist Of Fury for the sheer impact it had on me. For repeated viewing value, Encounter Of The Spooky Kind or Crippled Avengers

[rederror]

Very difficult but Drunken master 2 is looking very good at the moment.

[TheManInWhite]

Fist of Fury (known in the US as Chinese Connection). I wouldn't be typing right now in this forum if it wasn't for this film. It had a groundbreaking experience on my life to the point where my brother and I actually took karate lessons. It had the entire package (plot, acting and of course the action). Bruce's raw emotions jump off the screen right at you. This movie stoked the fires of the love affair I have with the KF genre.

Avenging Eagle is another film that has impacted me greatly, and it comes in a very close 2nd in terms of my all time favorites.

[ukrevrend]

Very difficult decision......So many classics to choose from, but being a fan of 'Shapes' for me it has to be 'Warriors Two', Fong Hak On's Mantis is awesome, saw it twice in the cinema back in 79/80, countless VHS versions,1 VCD and now 3 DVD versions.
Sammo I salute you!!!!
p.s Honorary mention to 'Prodigal Son' 'Kid From Kwangtung' 'The Victim' and 'Iron Fisted Monk'
Bless:hat

[falkor]

http://www.rarekungfumovies.com/new/bi.jpg

[dager in the cotton]

the four invincibles

[Iron Boat]

I'd say Boxer From Shangtung,....Kung Fu Scarface, what more could you ask...

[schleg64]

So far, I'd have to say "Enter the Dragon". I admit that it isn't Bruce's best film ("Fist of Fury" takes that honor), but ETD is the kind of film I never get tired of seeing over and over. I can't count the number of times I've seen it over the years.

[shaolin student]

The choices that Fandom fans have made are all excellent. But I'm going raise the bar, My favorite two are 'Seven Grand Masters' and Mystery of Chess Boxing'.
But if I had to pick one it would probably be 'Mystery of Chessboxing'. These two movies stayed on 42street in New York city for three years straight. People were obssessed with the above named movies. I'm still in awhhh!!!

[W Hong]

"7 Grandmasters" has been on Time Warner Cable So. California's Video OnDemand ever since about a month ago. Some people have said that it's a Taiwanese kung fu movie, instead of from HK as usual.

[theportlykicker]

After watching it again recently, I'm gonna have to say The Victim. Just for the absolutely UNREAL choreography that never ceases to amaze me.

[sammofan]

My #1 all time fave film is Pedicab Driver.

Even if the action was weak it would still be a great film because everything else - story, acting, direction etc. is superb. As it is the fights are brilliant.

[Chinatown Kid]

I wonder if we will ever see a decent release of Pedicab Driver? :\

[Yi Long]

I doubt it. I mean, it's almost like they dont release the best movies on purpose.

Drunken Master 2 hasnt had a decent DVD release. FOL neither. Pedicab Driver? Ha! Burning Paradise hasnt had a proper release yet. Blade of Fury hasnt even had a mention.
Tai Chi Master? Fong Sai Yuk 1 and 2? Tiger Cage 2? Invincible Armour? Drunken Tai Chi? etc etc etc...

I wonder if we'll ever see these movie on DVD, and if by that time everyone has already moved on to HD formats, so these movies will look like crap when released on normal DVd and watched on a HD screen...

I really wish dumb-ass american studios would stop buying the rights to these movies if they dont intend to release them (properly).There should be a law to ensure cinematic history cant be buried like this. If you buy the rights to a movie, you should release it withing 2 years, uncut, properly, or the rights will be free to be picked up by someone else.
This law would protect the moviemakers, as well as serve the fans...

[W Hong]

I doubt it. I mean, it's almost like they dont release the best movies on purpose.

Drunken Master 2 hasnt had a decent DVD release. FOL neither. Pedicab Driver? Ha! Burning Paradise hasnt had a proper release yet. Blade of Fury hasnt even had a mention.
Tai Chi Master? Fong Sai Yuk 1 and 2? Tiger Cage 2? Invincible Armour? Drunken Tai Chi? etc etc etc...

I thought that "FOL" is coming later this year on DVD from dragon Dynasty? Didn't TCM and FSY 1 and 2 get released on HK import DVD, and maybe re-released as SE's?

I was lucky to see PD during Sammo Hung Night at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre a few years ago. Sammo was a special guest there, and I think that he brought along HK actor Charlie Chin. Charlie Chin co-starred w/ Sammo in those strange HK movies that had a lot stars in them, usually w/ Jackie and Biao. If I had known at that time that Mr. Chin used to appear in some movies w/ the very beautiful Brigitte Lin, then of course I would've asked Mr. Chin about her. I wonder if that means Sammo tried to get Ms. Lin to appear there, but couldn't.

Anyway, I remember a live chat from a few months ago w/ Warner Home Video. somebody did ask WHV about what they're going to do w/ the HK movies, including "PD", that it has the rights to. WHV said that they're talking about those plans, and might have said that good news was coming soon. If WHV still has the rights to PD and others, then if you want, I can ask them if you're wondering about those particular HK movies.

[Chinatown Kid]

Please do ask Mr. Wong, I would really love to see Pedicab Driver and whatever other goodies they have get nice remastered w/s DVD releases. Maybe Warner Bros will finally come through for us! :\

[gravedigger666]

5 Shaolin Masters

[NoNiceTime]

Gun to my head I would have to say Prodigal Son. It really does have everything.

[Cesare]

I've never quite understood people's ability to pick a single no#1 in any field or genre... Top 10 makes sense to me. Top 5, maybe... No.#1 - no way...:-)
Anyway, I'll pick "Last Hurrah for Chivalry" (right now I feel like it) and I'll hope that when I go to Hell, I'll be allowed to bring more films with me - I'm a good girl, so the 'authorities' may just as well be lenient to me.
"Last Hurrah" has fights interesting both in terms of choreography and cinematography, nice atmosphere, good-looking guys (and girl), interesting villains and really ingratiating main protagonsists. I've read somewhere a fitting description of "Last Hurrah" as "bursting at seams with enthusiasm" - guess that's what renders the movie so charming. I'm not saying it's the best kung fu/wuxia ever made - but it's one of my "number ones".

[gravedigger666]

I've never quite understood people's ability to pick a single no#1 in any field or genre... Top 10 makes sense to me. Top 5, maybe... No.#1 - no way...:-)
Picking one is usually easy(for me at least),the more you have to choose harder it gets.F E I think finest Lau Kar Leung flick is Dirty Ho but I could not pick top#3.

LHFC is good too because prettiest HK gal Ngai Chau Wah in it:cool:

[Jstn]

Very difficult decision......So many classics to choose from, but being a fan of 'Shapes' for me it has to be 'Warriors Two', Fong Hak On's Mantis is awesome, saw it twice in the cinema back in 79/80, countless VHS versions,1 VCD and now 3 DVD versions.
Sammo I salute you!!!!
p.s Honorary mention to 'Prodigal Son' 'Kid From Kwangtung' 'The Victim' and 'Iron Fisted Monk'
Bless:hat

I watched that last night....Amazing movie, Hak On was fantastic as Mantis Fist Lord Mo - inspiring. Truly a legend of a movie



As far as my own.....'The Prodigal Son' - i love Wing Chun

[GH0STFACEDKILLR]

if Magnificent Butcher had more training scenes, I think it would be #1 for me, but right now its a tie between that and shaolin vs lama

[The Dragon]

I watched that last night....Amazing movie, Hak On was fantastic as Mantis Fist Lord Mo - inspiring. Truly a legend of a movie



As far as my own.....'The Prodigal Son' - i love Wing Chun

I feel Liang Jia Ren, under Sammo's choreography, excelled in this film, as the Wing Chun master. Warriors Two is an all-time classic, and Liang's performance here should not be overlooked.

[Endsang]

I feel Liang Jia Ren, under Sammo's choreography, excelled in this film, as the Wing Chun master. Warriors Two is an all-time classic, and Liang's performance here should not be overlooked.

True, but he was a lot better in Legend of a Fighter.
Fung Hak On is the true highlight of Warriors Two, as possibly one of the best villains ever in terms of kung fu skill and just creepyness. His mantis form is top notch as well.

[SamuraiDana]

No contest.
8-DIAGRAM POLE FIGHTER
Dir.: Lau Kar Leung. Stars: Gordon Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lily Li.
'Nuff said.

[David Rees]

8 Diagram Pole Fighter if i had to pick one with Warriors Two a close second...probably change next week..lol


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[venoms5]

In terms of a film I've seen many times (over 2 dozen times) it would have to be FIVE ELEMENT NINJAS. So much creativity there and no doubt had more to do with the parade of Asian ninja movies that followed than the more successful NINJA IN THE DRAGON'S DEN or even that hack work that is ENTER THE NINJA. Whether that's a good thing, or a bad thing is up to one's interpretation.

[The Dragon]

That Ninja chick in 5EN was pretty hot...:p

[Jstn]

I feel Liang Jia Ren, under Sammo's choreography, excelled in this film, as the Wing Chun master. Warriors Two is an all-time classic, and Liang's performance here should not be overlooked.

I'm with ya on that one Dragon, absolutely a fantastic performance by Liang!

[I Am Caine]

Geez, as cliche as this is gonna sound, as boring, if I could only pick one, it would be Enter the Dragon. But maybe that's in part because I remember being a little kid and that being the first kung fu movie I ever saw.

[bobo]

the kungfu movie i,ve watched most and never seem to tire of would be the english dub version of AVENGEING EAGLE.

[bamboo spear]

Nothing has topped Fist of Legend for me.

[vbs85]

Fist of Legend, eye candy for kung fu fans:)

http://goldsea.com/Personalities/Lijet/fist.jpg

[ENI]

My Fav Film Of All Time Has To Be The Victim I Can Watch This Film Over And Over Again Never Get Bored Of It And The End Fight Well All I Can Say Is Wow!!!

[theportlykicker]

My Fav Film Of All Time Has To Be The Victim I Can Watch This Film Over And Over Again Never Get Bored Of It And The End Fight Well All I Can Say Is Wow!!!

Now There's A Man Talking Sense! ;)

But yeah, I agree.. The Victim!

[MasterDrunk]

Hard to pin it down to the No1.My current top 5 would be The Magnificent Butcher,The Invincibe Armour,Fearless,8 Diagram Pole Fighter and Legend of Drunken Master{DM2} If i had 2 id go for The Magnificent Butcher pipping Dm2.

[oldeschool17]

Hey cool. I'll post my list in a few

[The Amazing Psycho Per]

Damn Sifu, why do you get so mad about something so irrelevant!?!
Come on man, get a life!:rolleyes:

[oldeschool17]

Oh its so hard think of what movies to post on here. I'll keep you guys updated on my thoughts in this thread.

[The Dragon]

THERE WILL BE BLOOD....

[Sifu]

On to the KFC! Movies, I mean. HA HA, KFC :rolleyes:

[Morgoth Bauglir]

Golden Dragon, Silver Snake


Best kung fu ever!!!

[Mark Pollard]

Stay on topic please and be respectful or else I'll have to lock this thread.

Edit: I just want to add that this thread is not the same as one previously started in the General forum. This thread implies the classic kung fu era only, whereas the other one specifically states "all eras."

[MasterDrunk]

The Magnificent Butcher

[The Dragon]

There are a few titles that reappear over and over. We should take a poll of the most mentioned titles and then have a vote off for the Forum.

[The Dragon]

Any new thoughts?

:l

[Xin Long]

Drunken Master 2!

[Shaolin_Fox]

Invincible Armor

[Jstn]

I'd have to go with "Prodigal Son"

[The Dragon]

I wouldn't argue with the choice of 36TH Chamber of Shaolin.


...However, my personal preference remains...

Fist of Fury.

:nerd:

[odioustrident]

I'm sure someone has mentioned Operation Scorpio. That one has a lot of going for it.

[shaolin drunkard]

considering fame compared to quality,worst sure has to be way of the dragon.

[shaolin drunkard]

I'm sure someone has mentioned Operation Scorpio. That one has a lot of going for it.
villain is awesome but overall it is bit above average.Well worth seeing surely.

[crazedjustice888]

I would have to go with Martial Club. Perfect Kung Fu movie for me.

[ukrevrend]

Warriors Two

[June]

SUPER POWER starring Billy Chong

[WuxiaFan]

Drunken Master II

[Jstn]

SUPER POWER starring Billy Chong

That was an awesome movie!!

[The Dragon]

Does anyone truly care?

[Jstn]

Does anyone truly care?

Actually, if someone mentions a movie I don't have nor have ever seen, it gives me the chance to discover....:)