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Recommended 1980s/v.early 1990s films?


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My favourite type of films seem to be the martial art comedies from the 1980s and very early 1990s, I dont know why but it's just the look and style of the film from that decade combined with martial art skills and unique comedy which makes them so fun to watch.

My favourites from that time are the films which starred the trio of Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao. Along with other titles such as Pantyhose Hero and Armour of God.

I'm looking to check out other films which are similar in style to the ones mentioned before, so could anyone please recommend some good films :nerd:

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I recommend two films with Cliff Lok:

KUNG FU GENIUS

RING OF DEATH (aka BASTARD KUNG FU MASTER) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081428/

Also, Yuen Wo Ping directed a lot of kung fu comedies and so did his brothers. Look up:

MIRACLE FIGHTERS, TAOISM DRUNKARD, SHAOLIN DRUNKARD, YOUNG TAOISM FIGHTER.

Check out Sammo Hung's films without Jackie Chan:

ENCOUNTERS OF THE SPOOKY KIND

ENTER THE FAT DRAGON

and especially,

MILLIONAIRES' EXPRESS (aka SHANGHAI EXPRESS)

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000NVT0SY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

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Lol i completely forgot encounters of the spooky kind was made in the 80s, its in my top10 :)

I got Millionaire's express the other day, it was decent, i loved the kicks on show but felt the fighting was a bit short

And thanks I will be checking out those films you recommended :D

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silver hermit

night life hero has former jackie chan and sammo hung stunt team member chin kar lok busting out some awesome action. look out for the cameo by ridley tsui

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night life hero has former jackie chan and sammo hung stunt team member chin kar lok busting out some awesome action. look out for the cameo by ridley tsui

I've seen the 2 videos on youtube, it's definitely something that i'd be interested in, too bad its damn rare lol

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Hey Niro, after seeing Frankie Chan fight Yuen Biao in PRODIGAL SON I collected some of his films. They fit your description of what you want. Check out these:

BURNING AMBITION

CARRY ON PICKPOCKET

THE OUTLAW BROTHERS

FUN AND FURY

You'd probably also enjoy:

FORTUNE CODE

SHANGHAI SHANGHAI

MY LUCKY STARS

WINNERS AND SINNERS

TWINKLE, TWINKLE LUCKY STARS

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I've seen the 2 videos on youtube, it's definitely something that i'd be interested in, too bad its damn rare lol

i think the vcd shop around here might still have it i'll let you know

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Those are some of my favorites too. Heres my list although I'm guessing youve seen some of these:

Operation Scorpio good later movie from Pops, has a little DM2 feel to it

Mr Vampire Lam Ching Ying kicks hopping vampire butt, funny as hell

Encounters of the Spooky Kind Old school Sammo w/ Taoism craziness

Winners and Sinners Jackie on rollerskates and an awsome car crash up scene

Knockabout Yuen Biao and Sammo using monkey style!

Writing Wrongs Yuen Biao does some crazy stunts, great fights too.

Tough Beauty and Slopy Slop Biao in a cheap supercop rip off but its fun

Royal Warriors Michelle Yeoh at her best

Yes Madam Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Rothrock, great stunts

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Som nice ones from the period you mentioned that shouldn't be so hard to find:

Tiger Cage - Donnie Yen

Tiger Cage 2 - Donnie Yen

In The Line Of Duty 4 - Donnie Yen

Angry Ranger - Ben Lam

Don't Give A Damn - Sammo Hung & Yuen Biao

Dragon Fight - Jet Li

Righting Wrongs - Yuen Biao

Rosa - Yuen Biao

Eastern Heroes - Robin Shou & Conan Lee (on VHS but this is really great)

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