{"product_id":"delightful-forest-a-k-a-outlaw-of-the-forest-1972","title":"Delightful Forest A.K.A. Outlaw of the Forest • Kuai Huo Lin (快活林) (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelightful Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Delightful Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOutlaw of the Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKuai Huo Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e (快活林), is a Shaw Brothers martial arts epic directed by \u003cstrong\u003eChang Cheh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePao Hsueh-Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adapted from the classic Chinese novel \u003cstrong\u003eWater Margin\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eShi Nai'an\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eTi Lung\u003c\/strong\u003e as the legendary hero Wu Song, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eChu Mu\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTien Ching\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYueh Feng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChiang Nan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an outstanding supporting cast. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking authentic Shaw Brothers classics on DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter avenging the murder of his brother by killing the guilty pair responsible, the heroic Wu Song is arrested and sentenced to prison. His courage earns the respect of Shi En, the son of a prison commander, who asks him to reclaim the prosperous Delightful Forest district from the ruthless gangster Chiang Chung. Armed with unmatched martial arts skills and an unwavering sense of justice, Wu Song wages war against corruption in one of Shaw Brothers Studio's finest adaptations of \u003cem\u003eWater Margin\u003c\/em\u003e. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the film's most memorable features is Ti Lung's incredible series of fights while wearing a heavy wooden cangue around his neck and wrists, transforming what should be a handicap into a devastating weapon. 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Its lavish production values, elaborate studio sets, and unforgettable cangue battles continue to distinguish it from other martial arts films of the era. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the golden age of Shaw Brothers Studio, \u003cstrong\u003eDelightful Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e forms part of the studio's celebrated series of films based on \u003cem\u003eWater Margin\u003c\/em\u003e. The film helped cement Ti Lung's reputation as one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest martial arts stars and remains an important chapter in the ongoing story of Wu Song, a character Ti Lung would portray in several Shaw Brothers productions throughout his career. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelightful Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Delightful Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutlaw of the Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuai Huo Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuai huo lin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e快活林\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Pao Hsueh-Lieh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runme Shaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chang Cheh, Shu-Mei Chin, Ni Kuang (adapted from the novel by Shi Nai'an)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ti Lung, Chu Mu, Tien Ching, Yueh Feng, Chiang Nan, Ling Chiang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chen Yung-Yu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuan Ting-Bang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kuo Ting-Hung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Minutes (original theatrical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Region Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eCollectors Also Enjoy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/shaw-brothers-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eShaw Brothers Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-tw\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaw Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7875093037107,"sku":"0000126","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/7Blow3Box3_1.jpg?v=1778178433","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/delightful-forest-a-k-a-outlaw-of-the-forest-1972","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}