{"product_id":"drunken-monkey-a-k-a-chui-ma-lau-2003","title":"Drunken Monkey A.K.A. Chui Ma Lau • Zuì Mǎliú (醉馬騮) (2003)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Monkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released as \u003cstrong\u003eChui Ma Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a 2003 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eShaw Brothers Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, it marked the studio's first traditional kung fu film in more than two decades and became Lau Kar-leung's final directorial effort. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eWu Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShannon Yao\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGordon Liu Chia-hui\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-wing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChi Kuan-chun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy On\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLau Kar-leung\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film showcases authentic Hung Gar techniques and the rare Drunken Monkey fighting style. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors who value accurate film details and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 1930s China, respected martial artist Man Bill discovers that his family business has secretly been used as a front for opium smuggling by ruthless criminals. Forced into hiding after refusing to cooperate, he joins forces with a talented young fighter and an aspiring opera performer to expose the conspiracy and protect innocent lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs powerful enemies close in, the unlikely allies rely on discipline, courage, and traditional kung fu to survive increasingly dangerous confrontations. Their battle against corruption leads to spectacular martial arts showdowns where skill, honor, and perseverance determine the final outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrunken Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e features authentic Hung Gar kung fu, the rarely seen Drunken Monkey style, intricate weapons work, traditional southern hand techniques, and fast-paced hand-to-hand combat choreographed by Lau Kar-leung. The film emphasizes genuine martial arts performance over wire-assisted effects, preserving the classic style that made Lau Kar-leung one of Hong Kong cinema's greatest action directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrunken Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e reunites several beloved Shaw Brothers veterans under Lau Kar-leung's direction. Alongside Gordon Liu and Lau Kar-wing, collectors are treated to the return of Chi Kuan-chun, remembered from \u003cem\u003eMen from the Monastery\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFive Masters of Death\u003c\/em\u003e) and numerous Alexander Fu Sheng classics. Wearing the signature steel arm rings that fans instantly recognize, Chi delivers one of the film's standout performances. Combined with authentic Hung Gar techniques and the rare Drunken Monkey style, the film serves as a fitting farewell from one of martial arts cinema's greatest directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2003, \u003cem\u003eDrunken Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e marked the return of Shaw Brothers Studio to traditional kung fu filmmaking after more than twenty years and became Lau Kar-leung's final film as a director. Today it remains an important modern Shaw Brothers production that bridges classic Hong Kong martial arts cinema with a new generation of performers. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrunken Monkey\u003c\/strong\u003e – Primary English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChui Ma Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZuì Mǎliú\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Mandarin pinyin title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e醉馬騮\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e醉马骝\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhui Ma Lao\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate Mandarin romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lau Kar-leung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mona Fong\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 Wu Jing, Shannon Yao, Gordon Liu Chia-hui, Lau Kar-wing, Chi Kuan-chun, Andy On, Lau Kar-leung\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 Cantonese, English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\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 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\/lau-kar-leung-movies\"\u003eLau Kar-leung 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":7798239264819,"sku":"000020","price":327.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/files\/DrunkenMonkeyBox1jpg-removebg-preview_2.png?v=1778181862","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/en-tw\/products\/drunken-monkey-a-k-a-chui-ma-lau-2003","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}