Executioners From Shaolin DVD Region 3
Chen Kuan Tai (Actor)
| Gordon Liu (Actor)
| Wong Yue
| Lau Kar Leung (Director)
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Kevin Kennedy
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August 11, 2007
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August 11, 2007
Tiger claw & crane styles rule
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"Executioners from Shaolin" is an entertaining retelling of the familiar story: Refugees from Shaolin confronting their evil Qing overlords. Chen Kuan Tai, Lily Li, Wang Yu, and Lo Lieh all do terrific work in this film. There are some odd twists to the kung fu here. For example, there is an extended scene showing Chen Kuan Tai using his best tiger claw techniques to try (and fail) to pry open Lily Li's legs on their wedding night so he can consummate their marriage. And there is Lo Lieh, as the evil "White Brows", whose favorite move is to let people kick him in the groin; he then somehow grasps their foot with his crotch, drags them around, and destroys their knee with a well-placed chop. Yes, some of the action is downright goofy, but there also are some amazing skills on display here and just enough of a story to keep the viewer interested. All in all, "Executioners from Shaolin" provides an evening of solid entertainment for martial arts film buffs. The DVD also includes an interesting demonstration video showing a variety of kung fu techniques performed by big Shaw Bros. stars. |
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Kenshiro
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April 30, 2007
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April 30, 2007
history in the making
| It' rare the a kung fu flix has good fights, story, training sequences and acting not to mention directing and producing! This one has all of the above. Yes it's old, but it represent exactly what martial arts movie fans expect from old school kung fu flix. Some may prefer the eye candy of the late 70's and early 80's flix but E.F.S will stand the test of time. Chan Koon Tai is a authentic kung fu practioner, so it make the movie credible. Not to mention a young Lau Kar Leung choeregraphing what I believe will never see again in our days: real kung fu backed up by strong values. Water my friend, be like water B.L |
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Anonymous
February 6, 2005
This customer review refers to Executioners From Shaolin (VCD) (Hong Kong Version)
February 6, 2005
This customer review refers to Executioners From Shaolin (VCD) (Hong Kong Version)
Good shaolin martial arts masterpiece
| Chan Koon Tai is performing excellently but Wang Yu as his son seems lack of charisma as a main cast. Gordon Liu should be a better replacement for the role. Lo Lieh acts as the devil "ba mei" master is a well-done role. Overall is good. |
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Anonymous
April 25, 2004
April 25, 2004
One of the Best Kung Fu Films
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I love Shaw Brothers films. This is considered one of the best Kung Fu films I have ever seen. The action and the story are excellent. Forget about Jackie Chan or Jet Li. Chan Koon Tai is simply the best actor in this era and forever more. Highly recommended! |
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Anonymous
April 9, 2004
April 9, 2004
Shaw Brothers
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For me "Shaw Brothers" is the best company in producing Kung Fu movies, so I was very sad about it, that they stop doing cinemamovies, instead of this, only on TV. Why they stop doing business with the cinema ? Were they unsuccessful ? What was the reason ? Can anybody help me ! To the "Executioners From Shaolin", You have to excuse me, if I say that: "I've seen such many supreme "SB" movies, that I was disappointed watching this movie twice in Englisch." |
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Anonymous
March 18, 2004
March 18, 2004
One of the best ever!
| I've seen this movie many times in english,but watching it in its orginal format is a masterpiece.All actors stand out throughout the movie.This one I will treasure for a lifetime. |
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Anonymous
March 4, 2004
March 4, 2004
good!
| I've been waiting for this movie on Disc for 35 yrs! Classics! |
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Anonymous
March 4, 2004
March 4, 2004
Executioners from shaolin
| An excellent kung fu movie ! One of best directed by Liu Chia Liang with superb stunts by Chen Kuan Tai, Lo Lieh and Wang I. However, the quality of the Celestial vcd seems to have deteriorated ( as bad tracks could be seen ). Since the beginning of 2004, almost Celestial newly released vcds such as the "Forbidden Past", "Chinatown Kids", "New tales of the flying fox" and " Imposter"... what a disappointment ! |
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