Kung Fu Brothers in the Wild West (1973)

[Morgoth Bauglir]

Does anyone know if this is on DVD? I thought I saw it at the store in a multipack years ago but I'm not sure. I read that William Berger is involved in the final fight. All I need to see is Berger's name and I'm in, but Berger in a kung fu type choreographed fight scene? I wouldn't be surprised if he busted out a couple nice looking moves. I'm expecting the worst but I have to see this movie. And according to hkmdb Zhang Fei is in the cast. But no Liu Bei.

[Morgoth Bauglir]

You got me pumped now. I didn't know there was a dragon. William Berger vs. a dragon. This should be good.

I was responding to a post that is now gone:squigglemouth:

[masterofoneinchpunch]

You got me pumped now. I didn't know there was a dragon. William Berger vs. a dragon. This should be good.

I was responding to a post that is now gone:squigglemouth:

I thought you were talking to yourself at first.

FILMAF.com lists it under Grindhouse Experience, Vol. 2 (Videoasia) under the Master Killers title. This might be a mistake though (given Videoasia or given filmaf.)

[Morgoth Bauglir]

The Videoasia Grindhouse version is actually the movie Master Killers with Phillip Ko and Cassanova Wong.

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

Morgoth Bauglir found this on YouTube.

Kung Fu Brothers in the Wild West Review (GhettoPizza)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G86d41BgSiQ

GD Y-Y

[ThunderScore]

Wizard Video released this as

THE MASTER KILLERS on VHS back in the day:

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

There is another cover posted in the beginning of the YT review posted.

Its not on Google Images.

GD Y-Y

[ThunderScore]

There is another cover posted in the beginning of the YT review posted.

Its not on Google Images.

GD Y-Y

Looks like the Greek VHS cover. There's an exceptional Italian poster in English:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/English-Text-1sht-Karate-KUNG-FU-BROTHERS-IN-WILD-WEST-Italian-movie-poster-70s-/351223317838?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c68a854e

[DrNgor]

Looks like the Greek VHS cover. There's an exceptional Italian poster in English:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/English-Text-1sht-Karate-KUNG-FU-BROTHERS-IN-WILD-WEST-Italian-movie-poster-70s-/351223317838?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c68a854e

I have this on my To-Buy list from my favorite Brazilian distributor of Western movies. I should be purchasing it early next year.

[Morgoth Bauglir]

Thanks GDYY! My computer sucks so I'll be going to a friend's house to watch this ASAP!

[NoKUNGFUforYU]

It's on the ADC. I don't get baked anymore, and I'd have to get baked to watch this, lol! Looks wacky.

[Morgoth Bauglir]

I can't be baked while watching William Berger. I don't want to miss a single second of his performance!

[Morgoth Bauglir]

After seeing that Italian poster I have to see this right away. My friend has something where you can watch youtube on his tv so I'm headed over there to watch it!

[Morgoth Bauglir]

I must have read the posts too fast. The youtube link does not have the movie. Thunderscore I will be contacting you when I can! I was so psyched to watch a new WIlliam Berger movie tonight! Dammit!!!

[DragonClaws]

Did they film this in America? or is it an Italian/HK production?.

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

Its a very short review.

Your welcome MB.

GD Y-Y

[Morgoth Bauglir]

Kung Fu Brothers in the Wild West is a cheaply made kung fu/western. Not nearly as good as Shanghai Joe, and I'm not a big fan of Shanghai Joe. The kung fu fights are pretty good. The final fight between Pai Paio and Kao Kang has it's moments, but it goes on for about 10 minutes too long. And that's the problem with this movie. When a flaw occurs, it turns into a disaster. I'm glad I saw it, but there's nothing to recommend. The only positive thing I can think of is that it's not quite as bad as the John Liu kung fu/western Dragon Blood.

[DrNgor]

Morgoth Bauglir said:

Kung Fu Brothers in the Wild West is a cheaply made kung fu/western. Not nearly as good as Shanghai Joe, and I'm not a big fan of Shanghai Joe. The kung fu fights are pretty good. The final fight between Pai Paio and Kao Kang has it's moments, but it goes on for about 10 minutes too long. And that's the problem with this movie. When a flaw occurs, it turns into a disaster. I'm glad I saw it, but there's nothing to recommend. The only positive thing I can think of is that it's not quite as bad as the John Liu kung fu/western Dragon Blood.

I'll have to rethink purchasing this one...or will I? Thanks for the review!

[Morgoth Bauglir]

Luckily I had plenty of warnings before I watched it. All 10 reviews I read said it was horrible. I think I may actually like it better than most people. I'm trying my best to compliment this movie but damn it's hard. The fight choreography is better than Shanghai Joe. But I still can't think of anything good to say. My favorite spaghetti western actor William Berger is severely underused as the main villain. His death scene is kinda cool. But he doesn't get a full death scene. He gets kicked out of frame and Pai Paio moves onto Kao Kang. This movie is just a big disappointment. Yet, I didn't completely hate it. Just 99% of it.

[globe]

i gave the master umatic english versin to flashlegs years ago

he must have released it by now

[GOLDEN DRAGON YIN-YANG]

Never saw this outing.

Director

Yeung Man-Yi

Script

Ni Kuang

Action Directors

Jason Pai Piao

Cheng Chun-Foo

Producer

Yeung Man-Yi

Cast

Jason Pai Piao

... Tien

Winnie Pei Nei ... Ling

Thompson Kao Kang ... King Dragon

Tony Liu Jun-Guk ... Martial arts student

Zhang Fei

William Berger ... Steve

Donald O'Brien ... Don

Ang Saan ... Martial arts student

Tong Kwok-Si

Lee Wan-Chung

GD Y-Y

[Morgoth Bauglir]

You aren't missing anything GDYY. Not even William Berger would save this one.

[BillyLo]

I think my tape is from Venezuela but it plays in English. Is there a DVD release available in English?

[DragonClaws]

 

Source- https://www.amazon.com/KUNG-BROTHERS-WILD-PHOTO-E2946/dp/B012U6KM3G

 

 

Edited September 14, 2019 by DragonClaws

[Chu Liu Hsiang]

http://www.spaghettiwestern.altervista.org/ammucchiamo.htm

Review and some pictures (Italian language)