Asian Exploitation Classics
ABSCHIED VON DER TODESKRALLE [EXIT THE DRAGON, ENTER THE TIGER]
Hongkong 1976, Dir.: Lee Tso Nam, 40min (Super 8), Z-inema
Kung Fu-fans worldwide can’t believe their ears: Bruce Lee is supposed to be dead! Stupefied, Bruce Li, an incredibly authentic look-a-like of the master decides to find out about the rumor. Great example of the Bruce-Lee-plagiats. Especially the excellent Martial Arts-choreography is a true eye-catcher!
Cast:
Bruce Li, Chang Yi, Ma Chi Chiang
BRUCE LEE – UNBESIEGT BIS IN DEN TOD [BRUCE LEE – TRUE STORY]
Hongkong 1976, Dir.: Ng See Yuen, 40min (Super 8), Z-inema
The story of ascendance and death of Bruce Lee, spicked with a couple of fictive confrontations with villains of all kind. Quickly and neatly directed, the film delights with a few spectacular stunts as well as original sequences of Lee’s funeral.
Cast:
Bruce Li, Robert Ciappi, Donnie Williams
JEANS BLUES: NO FUTURE
Japan 1974, Dir.: Nakajima Sadao, 91min, Omeu, Z-inema
The Japanese Answer to Bonnie & Clyde! A wonderfully elegant pop art–action thriller with breath-taking speed and the irresistibly charismatic “Lady Snowblood” Kaji Meiko!