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King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) DVD Review
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) DVD Credits:
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) Directed by:
Cheng Chang Ho
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) Written by:
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King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) Cast:
Lo Lieh, Tien Feng
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) Released by:
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Region:
1
King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) DVD Release Date:
18th June 2007
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King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) Synopsis:

King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) DVD Review:

Although there are far more reasons to watch this film, it may attract some to know that this was one of the films to influence Quentin Tarantino when making Kill Bill. The music alone will give this away. Interestingly Tarantino references films like these in his movies despite the fact that few have seen the movies he is giving homage to. Hopefully this will bring new fans to great kung-fu classics like Five Fingers of Death, otherwise known as King Boxer.

Although loyal to his martial arts master, after an attempt is made on his life it becomes apparent that Chih-hao is not reaching his potential with an aging master and stays merely because he is in love with the old man’s daughter. Determined to become the best, Chih-hao leaves his master upon request, and makes a journey to learn kung fu from a true master. When he finally arrives he is told that he is still too much of a novice to train, and must start in the kitchen, which in itself is the initial start for his training. Started from the essentials Chi-hao is able to join the class after one year but before he has more time to advance a war begins between the school and a rival school looking to destroy every school in the area so that they will be certain to win a national tournament. Chih-hao is ridiculed when he does not fight when insulted by the rival school, but he is the only one to defeat their hired fighter when he comes into the school and destroys everyone else.

Chih-hao seems to have a talent that remains hidden except when absolutely needed. His master sees this and gives him a book teaching him Iron Fist, which is a deadly technique making him an even better fighter until he is betrayed by someone from his school who is jealous he has advanced so fast. This betrayal leads to Chih-hao’s capture in the woods one day where his hands are beaten to a pulp to prevent him from kung-fu. Fortunately Chih-hao is able to heal quickly and build his hands up in time for the tournament, despite many attempts to prevent that. The result is more fantastic fight scenes in a film with some great action and violent deaths.

Although many of his own films are without director’s commentaries, Tarantino graced King Boxer with a commentary track along with film scholars David Chute and Elvis Mitchell. There are biographies for all of these commentators in the special features as well. Other than that the special features is basically a group of interviews, both with the film scholars and directors of the film. There are also some photos and trailers.


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King Boxer (aka 'Five Fingers Of Death') (1972) DVD review written by: Ryan Izay

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