This 1987 action movie, eastern condors, is a little different than most movies made by sammo hung in the 80s. A serious action story which takes place in vietnam just after the war, it combines gun fights and martial arts stunt work to create a fun and action packed movie. He is best known as a fight choreographer for top chinese actors, including jackie chan, as well as his martial art work in hong kong cinema. Watch eastern condors 1987 movie online for free yomovies. Sammo kambo hung actiondrama movie hong kong 1987 cast. Even though there were similar films before this like the legend of the seven golden vampires, it was this movie that laid the groundwork for many future horror films in hong kong. I had never seen it on any shelves or even heard about it on the.
Or buy it here the ironfisted monk 1977 sammo hung s directorial debut, the ironfisted monk introduced many of the choreographic and editing techniques that would become commonplace in modern action cinema. Apr 09, 2018 sammo hung lost 30 lbs to fight for america with his future wife hd clip from eastern condors duration. Sammo hung born 7 january 1952, also known as hung kambo, is a hong kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and hong kong action cinema. The film costars yuen biao, joyce godenzi, yuen wah, lam chingying, yuen wooping, corey yuen and billy chow. Eureka classics is proud to present three films with sammo hung. He was first called sammo in hong kong because of his resemblance to a popular chinese cartoon character. Eureka entertainment to release three films with sammo hung. So often you would be coming out with at least three movies for the weekend. Sammo hung, yuen biao, lam chingying, joyce godenzi, charlie chin. Eastern condors is a masterpiece of the hong kong actionmartial arts scenes, one of the best movies of sammo hung, and a. Eastern condors released on 9 july 1987 in hong kong.
Dung fong tuk ying, comando infernal, comandos del este. Triple feature of classic sammo hung films from eureka uk withthe ironfisted monk, the magnificent butcher and eastern condors. For the generation that grew on vhs, sammo hung was someone who appeared in jackie chan films. With sammo kambo hung, biao yuen, olivia cheng, rosamund kwan. List of 30 sammo hung movies to enjoy asian movie pulse. Apr 25, 2014 the most impressive techniques are shot wide, going from slow motion to full speed, so that the audience can marvel at the technique and the timing in a single shot. Eastern condors tells the story of a group of american soldiers convicted of crimes. Its easily among the best sammo hung movies, and among jackie chans too.
Eastern condors is considered one of sammo hung s best work and for good reason, since both him he lost 30 pounds to play the part and yuen biao are in top form, and the script is at least partially logical. Gui da guiencounters of the spooky kind1980 sports a physical incredible performance from sammo hung kam bo as courageous cheung. Enjoy this movie starring and directed by sammo hung in cantonese with english subtitles. Sammo hung kambo director of the movie eastern condors with cast sammo hung kambo, biao yuen and haing s. Now jackie chan dominated the wish list for us teenagers and any film from 70s and 80s would do. Eastern condors is considered one of sammo hungs best work and for good reason, since both him he lost 30 pounds to play the part and yuen biao are in top form, and the script is at least partially logical. Scenes that have been restored to these uncut versions include a longer version of a rape in the ironfisted monk, and the killing of a live snake in eastern condors. The finale takes place in an underground base and is full of. Three films with sammo hung eureka uk bluray region b. Summary eastern condors is a genuine hong kong classic, and one of sammo hungs finest achievements, especially for one of his modernday themed movies. Sammo hung lost 30 lbs to fight for america with his future wife hd clip from eastern condors duration. He made his screen debut as a child actor in the 1961 film education of love.
The ironfisted monk the magnificent butcher eastern condors, a trio of spectacular martialarts films from one of hong kong cinema. Yuen biao in kung fu western hd fight clip from millionaires. But despite all the enthusiasm it should be pointed out that we actually have a b movie here with a lot of action, aiming at pleasing a certain crowd. Eastern condors is a 1987 hong kong action film directed by sammo hung, who also starred in the lead role. Operation eastern condors 1987, sammo kambo hung action. Presented here fully uncut for the first time ever in the uk. Sammo hung, the 2019 hong kong international film festivals filmmaker in focus, looks back on his glory days, diagnoses the industrys current problems and ponders the nature of his fame as an. And dynamite its only hero, in the cast full of men, is actress joyce godenzi. Sammo hung, also known as hung kambo, is a hong kong actor, martial artist, film producer and director, known for his work in many martial arts films and ho.
Sammo hung also directed it, so its fair to call it a sammo hung movie. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Movies hong kong action legend sammo hung on 50 years of blood, sweat and sacrifice. Sammo hung on 50 years of blood, sweat and sacrifice. Eastern condors is almost nonstop action but most of it is intense gun battles. Their mission is to find a supply of american hightech. A group of asian prisoners is recruited, trained, armed and sent to vietnam to destroy a stash of american weapons left behind after the vietnam war before the vietcong discover its location. Brand new audio commentary on the ironfisted monk and eastern condors by asian film expert frank djeng ny asian film festival multiple interviews with sammo hung, talking about his work on each film. Watch eastern condors 1987 online in hd quality for free exclusively only at. See the full list of eastern condors cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
Three films with sammo hung bluray 2019 kungfu kingdom. An action film about a daring commando raid into vietnam to destroy a munitions dump left behind by american marines. Multigenre flick western, martial arts, comedy, adventure, etc. The ironfisted monk the magnificent butcher eastern condors in a special 3disc bluray edition. Aug 23, 2019 eastern condors sammo hung and yuen biao erick amara. Oct 25, 2019 hong kong legend sammo hung directs and costars alongside frequent collaborator frankie chan in this highflying kung fu comedy about a pair of pickpockets caught in a bind when theyre both nabbed by a beautiful female officer. The mission entails entering vietnam to destroy an old. Discovering eastern condors is discovering sammo hung on his own terms. Martial arts star sammo hungs 5 best movie fight scenes. Asian pows get a chance at freedom when the united states offers them a mission to destroy a secret depot of missiles in vietnam. Jackie chan directs jackie chan in classic final fight scene hd clip from the young master duration. Eastern condors is a genuine hong kong classic, and one of sammo hung s finest achievements, especially for one of his modernday themed movies. Sammo hung heart of dragon directs and stars as a chinese prisoner in u.
Iron fisted monk, magnificent butcher, eastern condors. Eastern condors is one of those hong kong classics that you will constantly stumble across. Sammo hungs dirty dozen in vietnam is a great action movie and one of the standout kungfu pictures of the eighties. In celebration of sammo hung s 62nd birthday, i posting his directorial debut in celebration. All of which of chinese descent, they are sent on a secret mission deep within vietnam in return for the promise of a full pardon and full citizenship. Lieutenant colonel lam is an american army officer given a top secret mission by the us military. See more ideas about sammo hung, martial arts and martial arts movies. Mar 03, 2018 resound eastern condors sammo hung vs. Hello friends, i present to you the best fights of the movie eastern condors directed by sammo. An action film about a daring commando raid into vietnam to destroy a munitions dump left behind by. He has been a fight choreographer for other actors such as jackie chan. Sammo hung is an actor, producer, martial art and film director from hong kong. Eastern condors is a masterpiece of the hong kong actionmartial arts scenes, one of the best movies of sammo hung, and a definite mustsee of all fans of. The characters name was sam mo which is cantonese for three hairs, which is all the cartoon character had.
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