Five Fingers of Death

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 Posted On: January 10, 2009
Posted In: All Movies, Kung Fu Fighting, Kung Fu Movies, Martial Arts Movies, Shaolin Kung Fu, karate video
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Kung Fu Movies

This absolutely spectacular mix of martial arts action and Western-style melodrama from the legendary Shaw Brothers Studios helped to light the fuse for the kung fu movie explosion in the early ’70s. Indonesian actor Lo Lieh is the young acolyte caught up in a struggle between rival martial arts schools; after one villainous outfit murders several of Lieh’s classmates with the help of hired killers, he trains to develop the invincible “Iron Palm” technique and defeat the opposing school. Korean director Chang-hwa Jeong delivers stunning (and very violent) action set pieces (set to a dizzying array of American library music cues, most notably Quincy Jones’ theme to Ironside) but also manages to create a compelling and dramatic sub-story about loyalty and honor. This is a great classic martial arts film, and a must see for any self respecting martial arts film buff.

4 Responses to “Five Fingers of Death”

  1. Kelvin clayn Says:
    May 5th, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Nice theme. Download it from wordpress.org? It looks great. This is a really nice site you got here. Kung Fu Movie Fans from around the world Thank you!

  2. tom wilson Says:
    June 22nd, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    Waited to see this Kung Fu movie for years, thanks for having this online. We were the 70s kids! I could sit here and watch this movie over again. Thanks!

  3. Jason Says:
    December 9th, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Very good Kung Fu Movie. Well done story. Thanks for posting this.

  4. Dldlake Says:
    December 28th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Favorite and long lost kung fu movie of all time.