{"product_id":"the-bloody-fists-a-k-a","title":"The Bloody Fists • 蕩寇灘 • Dang Kou Tan (1972)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eDang Kou Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e (蕩寇灘), is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed and written by \u003cstrong\u003eNg See-yuen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eChan Sing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChen Kuan Tai\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHenry Yu Yang\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFong Yau\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSan Kuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows a group of Chinese martial artists defending a rare supply of Dragon Herb from Japanese martial artists. The film features early fight choreography by \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Woo-ping\u003c\/strong\u003e and an early appearance by \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Chan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA group of Japanese martial artists arrives in a remote Chinese village determined to seize the local supply of Dragon Herb. The villagers and Chinese fighters attempt to protect the valuable herb, but they are repeatedly defeated by the more powerful Japanese opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fugitive martial artist Jiang Wu Ke learns what is happening, he decides to step in and help. His arrival changes the balance of power and leads to a series of increasingly fierce encounters before he faces the Japanese leader in a final showdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/strong\u003e features early action choreography from \u003cstrong\u003eYuen Woo-ping\u003c\/strong\u003e, who also appears briefly in the film. The fights combine traditional Chinese martial arts with karate and hard-hitting hand-to-hand combat, giving the film the rough, physical style associated with early 1970s Hong Kong kung fu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors seek out \u003cem\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/em\u003e for its early Yuen Woo-ping choreography, strong performances from Chan Sing and Chen Kuan Tai, and its place in the rise of independent Hong Kong kung fu filmmaking. Jackie Chan also appears briefly as a policeman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1972, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/strong\u003e was an early success for director Ng See-yuen and an important independent Hong Kong martial arts production. It also captures Yuen Woo-ping near the beginning of the career that would eventually make him one of cinema's most respected fight choreographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/strong\u003e – English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDang Kou Tan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mandarin Pinyin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDong Kau Taan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e蕩寇灘\u003c\/strong\u003e – Traditional Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e荡寇滩\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simplified Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ng See-yuen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jimmy L. Pascual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Directors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuen Woo-ping, Yuen Cheung-yan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire Cinema Centre Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chan Sing, Chen Kuan Tai, Henry Yu Yang, Fong Yau, San Kuai\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97 Minutes\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\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\"\u003eYuen Woo-ping Kung Fu Favorites\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bloody Fists\u003c\/strong\u003e features early Yuen Woo-ping choreography, Chan Sing, Chen Kuan Tai, and raw 1970s Hong Kong martial arts action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yuen-woo-ping-movies\"\u003eYuen Woo-ping Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1970s-kung-fu-movies\"\u003e1970s Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eClassic Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare-kung-fu-movies\"\u003eRare Kung Fu Movies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hong-kong-action-movies\"\u003eHong Kong Action 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":8009877356595,"sku":"0000235","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/2492\/2419\/products\/914.jpg?v=1526337648","url":"https:\/\/classickungfumovies.com\/products\/the-bloody-fists-a-k-a","provider":"Classic Kung Fu Movies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}