Watching Kung-Fu movies becomes addictive. Talk to anyone who has ever watched them. You can't stop watching them once you start. The everlasting fight sequences; the amazing facial expressions; the fantastical set pieces; the music! It all burns a hole right through your brain. The only problem---how can you satisfy the hunger?

Hong Kong Movie Madness is back way out here at the 4 Star Theatre. We have tracked down some insane stuff:

You have seven weeks to get your fix (for only $7.50 each week). These films were made to be seen on the big screen. Come on out and get addicted!

KIDS FROM SHAOLIN
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
Jet Li's second film has some of the most amazing kids doing real Shaolin Kung-Fu vs Wu-Tang sword fighting. Reminiscent of Tze Miu of My Father is a Hero & New Legend of Shaolin. Extremely rare original 35mm Widescreen print. Do not miss this. 1983. Directed by Xin Yan Zhang. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

A KID FROM TIBET
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
Yuen Biao plays a traveling monk who goes to Hong Kong to recover a sacred magic potion. Yet another strong outing of awesome fighting & wacky antics by actor/director Yuen Bia, who never receives the hugs that he deserves. With Wu Ma, Michelle Reis & a super sneaky cameo by Jackie Chan. 1992. In Cantonese with English subtitles.

LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA (dubbed)
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
Gordon Liu of 36 Chambers of Shaolin leads this over-the-top Shaw Brothers extravaganza. Flying, jumping, clinging, exploding! Director Lau Kar-Leung has a helluva time wreaking havoc in this one. Totally fun and totally legendary. With the almighty Fu Sheng. In 35mm Widescreen. 1982. Dubbed in English.

MAGNIFICENT BUTCHER
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
Extremely underrated kung-fu klassic in which Samo Hung gets mixed up with a clan who accuses him of raping and killing the head master's children. A wonderful comedic, old skool kung fu film--ranks in the same league as Jackie Chan's Drunken Master. Be excited and here! With Lee Hai-sheng, Yuen Biao, Wei Rei & the legendary Kuan Tak Hing in one of his last performances as Wong Fei Hung. Directed by Yuen Wo-Ping in glorious Widescreen. 1979. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

THE MASTER
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
Jet Li plays a modern day Wong Fei-Hong who comes to New York to protect his xifu (master). Extremely silly and hilarious outing from Jet & director Tsui Hark. The American punks are some of the most...incredible actors you've ever seen--and yet the fight scenes are absolutely astonishing. With Yuen Wah & Crystal Kwok. 1989. Directed by Tsui Hark. In English & Cantonese.

THE MIRACLE FIGHTERS
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
A man is attacked by a flying, burning turkey. Another guy turns his shoe into a talking fish. The first in the Yuen Clan's ridiculous, hilarious series (which includes the brilliant Taoism Drunkard). The final 30 minutes is a Sorcerer's Championship competition that you'll never forget. 1982. Directed by Matrix choreographer Yuen Wo-Ping. 1982. In Mandarin with English subtitles.

STORM RIDERS
11:45am, 4:00, 8:00pm
Outrageous special effects are only half the excitement in this big budget HK epic. Based on the comic, Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Shu Qi & Sonny Chiba (the Street Fighter) helped make this the 4 Star's highest grossing HK film of all time! Original 130 minute uncut international version! Directed by Andrew Law. Widescreen. 1998. In English & Cantonese with English subtitles.

SHE SHOOTS STRAIGHT
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
Samo Hung stars in this police woman flick that emphasizes awesome stunts & powerful performances. With Carina Lau, Tony Leung Ka-Fai & Sandra Ng. Directed by Corey Yuen. In Cantonese with English subtitles.

FIST OF LEGEND
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
The best Jet Li film ever made. This is the original Hong Kong version--which is completely unavailable! Tell all your friends, go tell your Grandma! Jet will win your heart all over again while competitor Yusuaki Kurata (One by One, So Close) will remind you why you love martial arts films. You may even want to pay to watch this rare screening twice! Directed by Gordon Chan. 1994. In Cantonese with English subtitles.

THE STREET FIGHTER (dubbed)
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
"If you've got to fight--fight dirty." Ultra-violent, no-nonsense, bare-knuckle badness. A film remembered vividly by anyone who's seen it. Watch Sonny Chiba stab, gash, tear, bash, destroy, pound, rip & tear apart victim after victim. Followed by many sequels (and referenced extensively by Christian Slater in Tarantino's True Romance). 1974. Dubbed in English. Directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.

FIST OF THE WHITE LOTUS (dubbed)
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
This Shaw Brothers klassic has Gordon Liu taking on the evil Priest White Lotus (Lo Lieh--also his directorial debut) & Wang Lung Wei. Watching these three fighters go head-to-head-to-head will stop your heart. Kara Hui training Liu will kick it way back in gear. An absolute must see film! 1980. Dubbed in English.

FONG SAI YUK 2
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
A much darker sequel has Jet Li & his mother (Josephine Siao) becoming entangled with a secret brotherhood. These fight scenes have been referenced and ripped off so often, you probably have forgotten that they were designed for this film. 1993. Directed by Corey Yuen. Original Cantonese version with English subtitles.

TAI CHI MASTER
12:00N, 4:00, 8:00
Exiled from the Shaolin Temple with is best friend, Jet Li begins hsi journey towards understanding an unfair world. Michelle Yeoh adds quite a bit to the sum of things in this beautiful ass-kicking period piece. Considered by many to be Jet Li's very best. 1994. Directed by Yuen Wo-Ping. Original Cantonese version with English subtitles.

SOUTH SHAOLIN MASTER (from Mainland China)
2:00, 6:00, 9:45
Frank Lee, owner of the 4 Star Theatre, says that this tough Mainland Kung-Fu film has "One of the most realistic fight scenes ever to be filmed on celluloid." Come see for yourself as we round out this summer's Kung Fu Movie Madness series with a bang! With Chiu Guo Jian. 1984. Directed by Siu Lung. Widescreen. In Mandarin w/ English subtitles.

General Admission for both films is only $7.50 • Discount parking @ 23rd & Clement Lot
Films subject to change
© 4 Star Movie Theatres 2003
Program by Jesse Hawthorne Ficks

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