A blind martial arts practitioner is out to find her father's killers and hopefully regain her sight in this chop-and-kick-filled combat film.A blind martial arts practitioner is out to find her father's killers and hopefully regain her sight in this chop-and-kick-filled combat film.A blind martial arts practitioner is out to find her father's killers and hopefully regain her sight in this chop-and-kick-filled combat film.
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I at one time owned this movie(And would like to own it again someday) and I never grew tired of watching it. I t was a very funny, very entertaining movie. I've seen the original and the U.S. version. both are very similar until you get to the end of the movie. The U.S. version cuts down the climatic and best fight scene to the point where it isn't even a fight scene. So that disappointed me most. That and the fact that throughout the movie. People constantly refer to Chin Lin as "him or brother" I thought she was blind, not the rest of the cast. They couldn't tell that "she isn't a he?" But other than that it was a good movie. My favorite character was "the inspector" this guy is hilarious and in my opinion "carried the movie with his humor and personality" Be sure to check it out...
(Against the Drunken Cat Paws)is in all-around excellent martial arts movie, from a wonderful story line to great fighting styles. The combined elements of a dwarf, a blind and drunken heroine, a dude with fangs, and a crazy inspector complete this epic tale and in the end, the drunken-style will prevail! I recommend this winner to anyone who is looking for a good drunken-style kung fu with a good plot. I haven't heard anything about a DVD coming out but hopefully one will arrive soon. Enjoy!
'Against The Drunken Cat Paws' (1979) - Ting Shan-hsi.
This winningly eccentric Kung Fu gem has the purrfectly exhilarating blend of panther-like speed, gravity-defying agility, and feral femme-fighting power! As always, supreme martial arts goddess Chia Ling is a delight to behold in this consistently thrilling rock 'em and sock 'em Taiwanese chop socky epic! If it hasn't already, this zesty, deservedly popular 70s Kung Fu classic is long overdue a quality HD restoration. With loopy, larger-than-life characters, killer drunken 'Fu, and wholly entertaining comedic interludes, this admirably acrobatic, revenge-tastic, non-stop old school fight-fest is a propah banger!
This winningly eccentric Kung Fu gem has the purrfectly exhilarating blend of panther-like speed, gravity-defying agility, and feral femme-fighting power! As always, supreme martial arts goddess Chia Ling is a delight to behold in this consistently thrilling rock 'em and sock 'em Taiwanese chop socky epic! If it hasn't already, this zesty, deservedly popular 70s Kung Fu classic is long overdue a quality HD restoration. With loopy, larger-than-life characters, killer drunken 'Fu, and wholly entertaining comedic interludes, this admirably acrobatic, revenge-tastic, non-stop old school fight-fest is a propah banger!
I found this movie to be very action packed with a great story line. From the time that I sat down until the very last frame, I was always on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to come next. The use of martial arts technique used in this movie is by far the most dramatic form of art I have seen in a very long time.
If you are like me and want only the best...this one should never get out of reach.
If you are like me and want only the best...this one should never get out of reach.
The fantastic Judy Lee Chai Ling plays Brother Blind (?) who lost her sight after a character known as 'The Poison Dwarf' fired darts right into her eyeballs! And even though you would imagine this would render her completely sightless (and of course, going by the name, Brother Blind), she makes her way through the film as if nothing had ever happened, watching people and dodging obstacles with little concern. There is of course, a cute little kid-sidekick who sometimes grabs her cane to guide her - but its only at random times!
Writer and director Ting, who also penned the classic Come Drink With Me and decent World Of Drunken Master, brings to the screen a mash-up of the awesome Jackie Chan's Drunken Master and Snake In The Eagles Shadow, with a bevy of wild characters you would only expect to see in an adaptation of a Louis Cha novel...
While often scattered and uneven in its story, you can't help but find a soft-spot for this 1979 kung fu classic. This is mostly due to the wickedly fun and well choreographed fight scenes. Created by one of its co-stars - the great Kam Kong (Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin), the action design is also supported by Man Lee Pang (The Fearless Hyena) and Tsai Chong Chiu (Lucky Seven) and highlights the beautiful Judy Lee in some of her finest physical moments. As one of her last roles, she certainly makes it worthwhile and confirms why she was a Queen of the Jade Screen!
It was also great to see Kam Kong in a good guy role for a change. He's often cast as the bad guy in many kung fu classics, so it's refreshing to see him switch it up. The most of the cast impress, both in acting and action, but its the gang of assassins who really steal the show. A mix of dwarves, giants, and pantomime kung fu characters, all led by a 3 foot hight, cross-eyed old granny... It's insane!!
The end fight is pretty cool with plenty of great moves and battles, lasting a good 15 minutes or more and highlighting some fantastic, long, one-shots that really show the physical skill of the cast involved.
Overall: Not the greatest kung fu movie ever, but a lot of fun with some great fights!
Writer and director Ting, who also penned the classic Come Drink With Me and decent World Of Drunken Master, brings to the screen a mash-up of the awesome Jackie Chan's Drunken Master and Snake In The Eagles Shadow, with a bevy of wild characters you would only expect to see in an adaptation of a Louis Cha novel...
While often scattered and uneven in its story, you can't help but find a soft-spot for this 1979 kung fu classic. This is mostly due to the wickedly fun and well choreographed fight scenes. Created by one of its co-stars - the great Kam Kong (Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin), the action design is also supported by Man Lee Pang (The Fearless Hyena) and Tsai Chong Chiu (Lucky Seven) and highlights the beautiful Judy Lee in some of her finest physical moments. As one of her last roles, she certainly makes it worthwhile and confirms why she was a Queen of the Jade Screen!
It was also great to see Kam Kong in a good guy role for a change. He's often cast as the bad guy in many kung fu classics, so it's refreshing to see him switch it up. The most of the cast impress, both in acting and action, but its the gang of assassins who really steal the show. A mix of dwarves, giants, and pantomime kung fu characters, all led by a 3 foot hight, cross-eyed old granny... It's insane!!
The end fight is pretty cool with plenty of great moves and battles, lasting a good 15 minutes or more and highlighting some fantastic, long, one-shots that really show the physical skill of the cast involved.
Overall: Not the greatest kung fu movie ever, but a lot of fun with some great fights!
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