A gang war erupts amidst the verdant jungles of exotic Macao in this early Triad actioner starring Bruce Lee. Cheng (Lee) begins a job at an ice factory, which is a front for a... more
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Advantages: Bruce Lee, gory but funny fight scenes, some interesting extras, remastered picture and sound Disadvantages: You can tell that Lee didn't direct this.
...role after his success in the American market with support roles in Green Hornet, Ironside and Long Street. Although this is my least favourite Lee film, it is still a worthwhile investment.
In this film, Lee plays the character Cheng, a country bumpkin type who leaves China to earn a living in Thailand. He is looked after by his uncle and accepted in to their family. A central aspect of this film is that Lee is forbidden from fighting as a result ... ...until about 30 minutes into the film. Of course being an early 1970's film, this one is full of the usual cliches; over acting, shaky sets, bad soundtracks and dodgy editing cuts BUT it does allow Lee to demonstrate that he did intend to be an actor rather than just a kick and punch jockey.
Lee's family are workers at an ice factory which is actually a front for a drug smuggling business. Workers are treated badly by the gangsters running the factory ...
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Plot: A young man travels to Bangkok to take up work in an ice factory. His discoveries find him fighting for justice and his life.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): Contender Entertainment Group
Release date: 23/10/2006
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: CTD 51091
Barcode: 5030305510916
DVD Description
A gang war erupts amidst the verdant jungles of exotic Macao in this early Triad actioner starring Bruce Lee. Cheng (Lee) begins a job at an ice factory, which is a front for a drug trafficking ring. Having lost both friends and family to the gang, Cheng vows revenge and uses his deadly Wing Chung to take on the gang.
Languages
Main Language: Cantonese
Subtitle Language: Dutch, English
Technical information
Special Features: Feature length audio commentary by Andrew Staton and Will Johnston, Further attractions, Paul Heller - Breaking The West, Fred Weintraub - A Rising Star , Tom Kuhn - What Might Have Been, The History Of The Big Boss ? a photographic retrospective, Deleted Scenes Examined ? the story of the elusive original uncut print, Bruce Lee biography, UK Platinum trailer, UK promotional trailer, Original theatrical trailer, Hong Kong promotional trailer, Uncut 8 mm UK trailer, Original 35 mm UK title sequence, Textless 35 mm title sequence, Original lobby cards
Sound: Stereo, Mono
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