{"product_id":"ong-bak-muay-thai-warrior-2001","title":"Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior A.K.A. Ong-Bak • องค์บาก (2003)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOng-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e (2003), also released simply as \u003cstrong\u003eOng-Bak\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally titled \u003cstrong\u003eองค์บาก\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a landmark Thai martial arts film directed by \u003cstrong\u003ePrachya Pinkaew\u003c\/strong\u003e with action choreography by legendary stunt coordinator \u003cstrong\u003ePanna Rittikrai\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film stars \u003cstrong\u003eTony Jaa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSuchao Pongwilai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePumwaree Yodkamol\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePetchtai Wongkamlao (Mum Jokmok)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its hard-hitting Muay Thai, practical stunts, and Tony Jaa's remarkable athletic ability helped introduce a new generation of audiences to Thai martial arts cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors looking for Tony Jaa movies, Muay Thai films, and hard-to-find martial arts DVDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the sacred head of the Ong-Bak Buddha statue is stolen from a quiet village, young martial artist Ting volunteers to travel to Bangkok and bring the priceless relic home. Raised with a deep respect for his village and its traditions, Ting soon finds himself far from home and surrounded by criminals who have no idea what kind of fighter they are dealing with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis search takes him into Bangkok's criminal underworld, where he encounters gangsters, underground fighters, and ruthless men willing to do anything for money. Ting refuses to give up his mission, even as the danger around him grows. His journey eventually leads to a series of brutal fights that test his courage, strength, and Muay Thai skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOng-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e became famous for putting Tony Jaa's physical abilities front and center. His flying knees, elbows, kicks, throws, and acrobatic movements give the fight scenes a raw quality that was unusual in modern martial arts movies. Panna Rittikrai's choreography keeps the action fast and physical, while the practical stunt work gives the film a distinctly hard-hitting feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors remember \u003cem\u003eOng-Bak\u003c\/em\u003e as the film that introduced Tony Jaa to a worldwide audience. His performance made an immediate impression, particularly among martial arts fans who had been looking for something different from the wire-fu and special-effects driven action common in many Hong Kong movies of the period. The film's Muay Thai fighting style, memorable stunts, and relentless action make it a natural choice for fans of Tony Jaa and modern martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2003, \u003cstrong\u003eOng-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e helped put Thai martial arts filmmaking on the international map. Tony Jaa quickly became one of the most recognizable martial arts stars of the new generation, while the film's emphasis on practical stunt work showed audiences that physical action could still carry a modern martial arts movie. Its success also helped bring greater attention to Muay Thai outside Thailand.\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\u003eOng-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOng-Bak\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate international title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eองค์บาก\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Thai title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prachya Pinkaew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Director:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panna Rittikrai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baa-Ram-Ewe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tony Jaa, Suchao Pongwilai, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Petchtai Wongkamlao (Mum Jokmok)\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 English, Thai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, Chinese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107 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 Thailand\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\"\u003eComplete Your Tony Jaa Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e features Tony Jaa films, Muay Thai action, Thai martial arts productions, and memorable kung fu movies from around the world. 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