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Along Comes the Tiger
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List Price: $9.98
Our Price: $9.98
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Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
Starring: Wang Tao, Lung Chun-Erh, Tung Wei
Directed By: Wu Ma
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: BCI ECLIPSE LLC
EAN: 0787364677795
Format: Color
Label: Bci / Eclipse
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Bci / Eclipse
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-08-08
Running Time: 85
Studio: Bci / Eclipse
Theatrical Release Date: 1977
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Editorial Reviews:
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Along Comes the Tiger a kung-fu version of Sergio Leone's iconic spaghetti Western Once Upon a Time in the West is one of the forgotten classics of old-school Hong Kong cinema. Martial arts legend Wang Tao stars as a righteous fighter who defends a village that's being terrorized by a ruthless gang called the Black Dragon Society.System Requirements:Running Time: 85 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â SPORTS/GAMES/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Rating:Â NR UPC:Â 787364677795
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Summary: Along Comes the Tiger
Comment: This is One of The Best (Don)Wang Tao Movies Out There or That He's Ever Made, And I Know I Either Have Every One of Them or Has Seen Them All. Here This Should Help You With/in Your "Product Details" The Cast of The Movie_Along Comes The Tiger_(Great Star/Producer)Wang Tao_(Fight Choreographer-The Great)Tommy Lee_(Kid Star From Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon and Martial Artist)Tung Wei_(Fight Choreographer, Martial Artist, Stuntman Turned Actor)[Phillip]Ko Fei_Female Star Lung Chen Er_(Movie Director/Actor small part in movie)Wu Ma_and Jimmy Lee. This is What You Might Call An All Star Cast...
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Summary: A labour of love - well done Toby!
Comment: Much respect to Toby Russell for raising the profile of Taiwan kung fu movies and continuining his relentless quest to restore long lost prints (some of which seem to have been gathering cobwebs in the cellars of the stars and directors in Taiwan). Although not Don Wong's best movie (it gets bogged down with a lot of silliness in the middle) this one does feature some cracking fight scenes in the final half hour and looks great in widescreeen.
The real joy here is the commentary - a chat between Toby and Don. I was delighted to find out how articulate and amusing Don is using English and so he is able to give us a unique insight into how kung fu movies were produced in the seventies - for example, wrapping up shooting in under a month! Toby asks some smart questions - but there's a rather annoying omission - we never get to learn about Don Wong's real martial arts background. It was rather sad to learn that Don's talented choreographer and close friend Tommy Lee disappeared into obscurity in the States (as far as anyone knows, he is working in a Chinese restaurant) when other choreographers such as Yuen Wo-Ping made it as big time action directors in Hollywood. There are also fascinating references to the shooting locations - for those familiar with the geography of Taiwan.
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Summary: the worst movie that rarescope has released but by far the best job they have done putting out a movie so far
Comment: FINALLY THEY PUT THE REMOVABLE SUBTITLES ON HERE! And I mean they go way overboard with the goodies on this release. It has English and original mandarin dub and then also have both tracks remixed. To top it off they put on an audio commentary with Don Wong Tao himself! His English is really good and the guy who is interviewing him doesn't manage to ruin it too bad. If you have seen those video asia releases where they have like an interview of Phillip Ko Fei and the translator will seem like he is only translating about 1 or 2 words out of 10 that he is sayign, then you know this idiot. He will also add british slang words in like bloke and other great stuff. But her manages to be quiet and this is honestly the commentary I have been waitign for in a kung fu film. HE talks strictly about the movie and briefly talks about other things. He talks about how he used this movie idea based off of a western and how he produced it and had Wu Ma as director and Tommy Lee as action choreographer. He goes on to talk about how Wu Ma went behind his back and then when dragged to the set was always drinking and would be drunk during filming. He aslo talked about how Tommy Lee was always in a bad mood... Awesome stuff!
SO Don Wong is a guy named like cloud or somethign and ever since his dad was killed by Tommy Lee he has not spoken but is coming back for revenge now. Steve Tung Wei stars and I remember seeing his good fight from this movie from a clip that was a bonus on a Wu TAng released movie called 18 Fatal Strikes. Talk about a rare movie, Rarescope is now pushing the Wu Tang Clan out of the way. So Tung Wei is also after the people don wong is but I have to say that overall the movie sucks. A few good fights but a lot of Godfrey Ho type stuff, just stupid. Don't worry, Don Wong will explain everything.
Movie gets a 2, DVD release get a 5. I would rate Ninjas and Dragon's as a much more enjoyable movie and I didn't even really like that one that much.
Sound is good and of course the picture quality is good and letterboxed about 97% or so. Nwo I just need Ninja's in Ancient China to come out.
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