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Been some time since I've watched 1974's The Yakuza starring Robert Mitchum and the great Takakura Ken (Black Rain in hollywood with Michael Douglas, countless Japanese movies). rewatched it last night.
Not quite Martial Arts film, but it had some scenes with sword/katana fights as well as discussing the Japanese culture, especially the Yakuza (gangsters) and giri (obligation, favor that can't be repaid, burden)
What a great underrated film. Can't reco this highly enough for anyone interested.
The Yakuza is one of my favorites!! It's not a samurai movie but if you are into Kitano Takeshi, watch his latest yakuza movie, OUTRAGE..Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
OUTRAGE is the best, modern gangster movie... I love all the character in the movie man, it's very realistic and the portrayal of the organization is very accurate..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4XySKnKxg
I'll have to check Outrage out.
If we can accept swordplay as a form of martial art, I have to mention one of my favorite samurai movies and a real overlooked gem Harakiri. It was remade by Takashi Miike a few years back, I never did see the remake but the original 1962 version is incredible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTY9pkSJ-os
I didn't know about Outrage - will be on the lookout for it!Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamitaThe Yakuza is one of my favorites!! It's not a samurai movie but if you are into Kitano Takeshi, watch his latest yakuza movie, OUTRAGE..Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
OUTRAGE is the best, modern gangster movie... I love all the character in the movie man, it's very realistic and the portrayal of the organization is very accurate..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4XySKnKxg
Domo arigato gozaimasu!
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Enjoy 4 GIFs here from my 2nd set of Jet Li in Fist of Legend:
Jet Li - Fist of Legend GIF Set 2 ~ Stickgrappler's Sojourn of Septillion Steps
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My 3rd set of GIFs from Jet Li's Fist of Legend.
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Enjoy 4 more GIFs here:
Jet Li - Fist of Legend GIF Set 3 ~ Stickgrappler's Sojourn of Septillion Steps
Fist Of Legend with Jet Li is probably my favorite martial arts film from China.. I like it more than Bruce Li's version..
Infact, Id say FOL is the BEST martial arts movie in China.. Korean Martial arts movies are far better but this one can compete..
I have not watched it but it looks a great film.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Watched IP Man 1 again, Donnie is the man. Wing Chun.
Where is it? ahh, here it is. It's been my job to bring back to life this thread everytime I visit here, for which master owes me tons of reps.
I watched this movies when I was a teener but don't remember what the story was about, just vaguely remember some of the scenes, though. Takakura Ken is one of well-known actors in Japan, at least for my generation. He's been a mainstay for yakuza movies but strangely I've never seen him on a samurai movies which are more common there. Last time I saw him on an international movie was a baseball movie (forgot the title) co-starring with Tom Selleck, I think...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
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Originally Posted by pacfanWhere is it? ahh, here it is. It's been my job to bring back to life this thread everytime I visit here, for which master owes me tons of reps.
I watched this movies when I was a teener but don't remember what the story was about, just vaguely remember some of the scenes, though. Takakura Ken is one of well-known actors in Japan, at least for my generation. He's been a mainstay for yakuza movies but strangely I've never seen him on a samurai movies which are more common there. Last time I saw him on an international movie was a baseball movie (forgot the title) co-starring with Tom Selleck, I think...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
Sounds like "Mr. Baseball".
Harry Kilmer (Robert Mitchum) returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his war-time friend George Tanner's (Brian Keith) kidnapped daughter. The Yakuza kidnapped Tanner's daughter due to Tanner not holding up his end of a biz deal. Tanner thinking Kilmer still has connections to the Yakuza asks Kilmer for help via Tanaka Ken (Takakura Ken), brother of Eiko, the woman whom Kilmer rescues and loves. Eiko declines Kilmer's marriage proposal, even after saving her life and her daughter's life (Hanaka). Kilmer borrows money from Tanner and gives it to Eiko, and she opens a restaurant, bar, or cafe with the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacfanWhere is it? ahh, here it is. It's been my job to bring back to life this thread everytime I visit here, for which master owes me tons of reps.
I watched this movies when I was a teener but don't remember what the story was about, just vaguely remember some of the scenes, though. Takakura Ken is one of well-known actors in Japan, at least for my generation. He's been a mainstay for yakuza movies but strangely I've never seen him on a samurai movies which are more common there. Last time I saw him on an international movie was a baseball movie (forgot the title) co-starring with Tom Selleck, I think...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
That is the basic plot, however, it's deeper that that superficial summary I wrote up. The intricacies and nuances of the plot/story, makes this superb IMO over other stories of this type. No spoilers (unless you want them, in that case, watch the movie! lol or pm me)
Fist of Legend is a retelling/remake of Bruce Lee's Chinese Connection, which Donnie also did, but as a tv series. Later Donnie reprises his Chen Zhen role in the movie Legend of the Fist: Return of Chen Zhen.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI have not watched it but it looks a great film.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Watched IP Man 1 again, Donnie is the man. Wing Chun.
Jet's Fist of Legend is very good, Master, you should watch it! Hard to pick best Jet film, as he has done Fearless and Once Upon a Time in China series.
I love Fist of Legend, but not sure if i would go so far as saying it's the best MA Movie from china.Quote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Other candidates:
[ol]
[li]Ip Man 1 with Donnie Yen is a worthy candidate[/li]
[li]Jet's Fearless[/li]
[li]Jet's Once Upon a Time in China 1[/li]
[li]Bruce Lee's Return/Way of the Dragon; [/li]
[li]Jackie's Drunken Master 1 or 2; [/li]
[li]Oldschool Shaw Brothers' Master Killer aka 36th Chamber of Shaolin; [/li]
[li]or Heroes of the East aka Shaolin vs Ninja; both with Gordon Liu.[/li]
[/ol]
Hey stickgrappler, there's this one movie, not really martial arts, more of a comedy, but it has Andy Lau in it where he's part of some group or special unit. From what I can remember there was some pretty girl, and a couple of other guys. I remember 1 very funny scene where all the guys pretended to be unconcious and not breathing so the girl can administer CPR on them, and 1 of the horny guys was sticking out his tongue while it was his turn to get CPR.;D
I remember watching it late 80s or early 90s. Just can't remember the name.
Sounds like a porn film I have watched. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by generalbulldog
Ah yeah, I remember now. It was about an American import in a Japanese baseball team...Quote:
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Originally Posted by pacfanWhere is it? ahh, here it is. It's been my job to bring back to life this thread everytime I visit here, for which master owes me tons of reps.
I watched this movies when I was a teener but don't remember what the story was about, just vaguely remember some of the scenes, though. Takakura Ken is one of well-known actors in Japan, at least for my generation. He's been a mainstay for yakuza movies but strangely I've never seen him on a samurai movies which are more common there. Last time I saw him on an international movie was a baseball movie (forgot the title) co-starring with Tom Selleck, I think...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
Sounds like "Mr. Baseball".
Thanks buddy for refreshing my memory. I kinda remember now. The only scene I remember clearly is where Mr. Takakura was holding his sword, ready for a strike . I liked his stance and the foot movement. Until then I had no idea swordmanship required a same type of stance and foot movement as karate...Quote:
Originally Posted by StickgrapplerHarry Kilmer (Robert Mitchum) returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his war-time friend George Tanner's (Brian Keith) kidnapped daughter. The Yakuza kidnapped Tanner's daughter due to Tanner not holding up his end of a biz deal. Tanner thinking Kilmer still has connections to the Yakuza asks Kilmer for help via Tanaka Ken (Takakura Ken), brother of Eiko, the woman whom Kilmer rescues and loves. Eiko declines Kilmer's marriage proposal, even after saving her life and her daughter's life (Hanaka). Kilmer borrows money from Tanner and gives it to Eiko, and she opens a restaurant, bar, or cafe with the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacfanWhere is it? ahh, here it is. It's been my job to bring back to life this thread everytime I visit here, for which master owes me tons of reps.
I watched this movies when I was a teener but don't remember what the story was about, just vaguely remember some of the scenes, though. Takakura Ken is one of well-known actors in Japan, at least for my generation. He's been a mainstay for yakuza movies but strangely I've never seen him on a samurai movies which are more common there. Last time I saw him on an international movie was a baseball movie (forgot the title) co-starring with Tom Selleck, I think...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickgrappler
That is the basic plot, however, it's deeper that that superficial summary I wrote up. The intricacies and nuances of the plot/story, makes this superb IMO over other stories of this type. No spoilers (unless you want them, in that case, watch the movie! lol or pm me)