Lung Fei Movies
Writer, director, and star Steve Oedekerk lampoons the martial arts genre with this action spoof that digitally mixes new scenes with poorly dubbed footage from the vintage 1976 film Savage Killers. Oedekerk stars as "the Chosen One," a kung-fu prodigy even from the womb, who grows up to seek vengeance on the evil, legendary "Master Pain" (aka Betty), who murdered his parents. Along the way, he is aided in his quest by the kindly, wizened Master Tang as well as Whoa (Jennifer Tung), a karate queen with a cleavage problem. The Chosen One is also called upon to employ his unique fighting styles, including the "gopher," and faces not only Master Pain, but a gay henchman and the lethal lactation of a deadly, karate-chopping cow. Originally entitled "The Dubbed Action Movie," this broad parody saw its release delayed several times, finally reaching theaters two years after it was shot. Kung Pow! Enter the Fist co-stars Tad Horino and Philip Tan. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steve Oedekerk, Lung Fei, (more)
- 1984
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The title characters are a group of abadoned orphans. The kids find a home of sorts when they join a group of street performers. In Scaramouche fashion, they're entertainers by day, do-gooders the rest of the time. An interesting combination of styles lifts this one above the ordinary. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
This "sequel" is by most accounts a movie called "Snaky Knight Fight Against Mantis" with footage from Snake in the Eagle's Shadow spliced in to capitalize on Jackie Chan's name. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1983
Ling Yun, Wei Ping Lin, Lung Fei are topbilled in The Marvelous Stunts of Kung Fu. The stars are cast as a gorgeous woman, a mystic and a kung-fu expert. They team up to form a united front when an insidious empire threatens the wellbeing of the land they love. It's the Star Wars formula again, with martial arts substituting for lasers. The full-color Marvelous Stunts of Kung Fu sustains its excitement level throughout its 86 minutes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Red Master was filmed in Hong Kong with a homegrown cast. Plot details are sketchy from existing sources, but there's no question that this is a martial arts exercise. We can further assume that the plot is merely an excuse to display all manner of kung-foolery. Amazingly, no one named Bruce is in the film. Red Master debuted in America via TV syndication in 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
In this vintage martial arts action picture, vintner Chang Chi catches Fan Ta-pei and Su Hua-tzu red-handed as they steal grapes from his supplies. To make good for what they've stolen, Chang Chi puts them to work in his winery, and soon discovers they both have a natural talents for the martial arts. Chang begins coaching them in the finer points of Kung Fu, and one day when Fan Ta-pei and Su Hua-tzu see a thug named Yeh Hu harassing the townspeople, they stand up to the bully, only to discover he outpaces them as a fighter. Chang Chi arrives in time to save the day, but this rekindles an old rivalry between him and Yeh Hu, and now Fan Ta-pei and Su Hua-tzu must get serious about their martial arts studies to protect Chang Chi and the villagers from Yeh Hu and his minions. The World Of Drunken Master stars Jack Lung, Fei Lung, and Yuen Siu Tin. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Karl Liao Chiang Lin's historically set martial arts action film The Story in Temple Red Lily tells the tale of how, during the Sung Dynasty, the Shaolin Temple came under the control of those who wished to take over the Chinese government. The film contains an all-star cast including Chia Ling, Lung Fei, Tan Tao Liang, and Tung Li. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1979
- R
Lord Tsoi (Hwang Jang Lee) is a Manchu loyalist who is attacked by Ming rebels. Shao Hai (Mang Hai) saves him. Tsoi appoints the young man as his bodyguard. Shao Hai's family are part of the Ming movement, and he eventually returns to the cause after he kills a member of his own family because of his involvement with Tsoi. Tung Kaw Wu's film co-stars Lung Fei and Chien Yueh Sheng. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1979
Seduction and murder is the name of the game in this martial-arts film, set in China. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- 1978
A young and charming cavalier must use his martial arts skills when his life is threatened. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- 1976
Directed by Jimmy Wang Yu, Tiger and Crane Fists concerns a deadly Manchu warlord known for garbing himself from head-to-toe in impervious body armor, not to mention for his infamous pair of deadly steel claws. After the warlord killed a beloved kung fu master, two of the fallen warrior's disciples set off to avenge his death. Though the task initially seems impossible, their expert use of the Tiger and Crane fist techniques proves to be the slayer's downfall. Director Jimmy Wang Yu also stars, while martial arts expert Lau Kar-Wing is featured as well. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jimmy Wang Yu, Lau Kar-wing, (more)
- 1975
When the Manchu dynasty employs the Master of the Flying Guillotine (Kam Kong) in hopes of quelling the resistance stirring within than Han people (their dynasty had recently been overtaken) the Master accepts, oblivious to the challenges that could impede him. Before long, a fighting tournament is announced, and the participants include the One Armed Boxer, who was responsible for killing two of the Master's disciples. The Master is certain he can down his newfound opponent by means of the Flying Guillotine (which entails hurling through the air at such a velocity that the victim is decapitated on contact), but the One Armed Boxer proves a challenging fighter himself. The film also features Jimmy Wang Yu and Lung Kun Yee. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jimmy Wang Yu, Kam Kong, (more)
Jimmy Wang Yu, probably the most well-known martial arts star before the ascendance of Bruce Lee, directs himself in the martial arts action film Return of the Chinese Boxer. He returns to the role of the One Armed Swordsman who uses his Chinese kung fu when challenged by a gang of Japanese Ninjitsu experts. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jimmy Wang Yu
Set in the Ching Dynasty, Rage of the Master follows the efforts of commissioner Ma Chuicau to capture Hsiung-Wu, an infamous bandit. To Ma's dismay, however, martial arts extraordinaire Hsiung-Wu is the one doing all the capturing. This film features Ng Ming Tsai and Tiger Yang. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jimmy Wang Yu
- 1974
Iron Man tells a familiar tale of revenge. After a Wu Tang priest wounds Fong Sai Yuk's teacher, the young man swears vengeance against the priest. Fong trains in the art of Iron Armor with his mother and sets out to settle the score once his training is complete. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
In this action film, a man dedicates himself to the study of martial arts in order to settle a score with the men who killed his father. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1972
Chin Chien Chang heads the cast of Shaolin Temple Strikes Back. Much of the action takes place in the titular temple, where dwells a group of martial arts-trained monks. The insidious barbaric hordes of the Manchus invade the countryside, looting, pillaging, and littering. The monks defend their temple against the Manchus, and do so in as messy a manner as possible. Featured in the cast of Shaolin Temple Strikes Back is chopsocky stalwart Sho Kosugi (remember him taking on Jean-Claude Van Damme in 1988's Black Eagle?) ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Kao Pao Shu's Blood of the Dragon is about a boy who has been commanded to transport an important message to the prince. The prime minister's minions intercept the boy, but the White Dragon arrives in time to save the boy. Eventually the boy, the White Dragon, and the prince team up to stop the prime minister. The film stars Chiao Chiao, Nu Lung, Yang Yang, and Wang Yu. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Lei Chun, Lung Fei, Kam Kong are top-billed in Kung Fu Strongman. The title character is a peace-loving blacksmith. The villains contrive to frame the smithy for robbery. After that, his pacifistic demeanor changes abruptly. And we're still nearly an hour away from the final credits.. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
