11th New York Asian Film Festival

Jun 29 - Jul 15, 2012

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Five Fingers of Death

天下第一拳

A blast of funky trumpets signals the beginning of what is probably THE most influential kung fu movie of all time. Edgar Wright used it as inspiration for Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Quentin Tarantino cites it as one of his all-time favorites, and it was the first kung fu movie to get a wide release in the West, paving the way for Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon and kicking off the international kung fu craze. If that’s not enough for you, then consider the fact that it’s got action by Lau Kar-wing (grandmaster Lau Kar-leung’s brother), who would go on to choreograph some of Hong Kong’s greatest hits, including Jackie Chan’s Armour of God, Ringo Lam’s Full Contact, and Tsui Hark’s Once Upon a Time in China.

Director: Chung Chang-wha
Cast: Tung Lam, Tien Feng, Wong Gam-fung, Wang Ping, Lo Lieh
Languages: Mandarin with English subtitles
1972; 97 min.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday June 30, 5:30pm
Film Society of Lincoln Center

Director Chung Chang-wha will attend the screening.

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Lifetime Achievement Award
Chung Chang-wha
정창화