The Man with the Iron Fists

[my_elementor_php_output]

Quentin Tarantino presents , an action-adventure inspired by kung-fu classics as interpreted by his longtime collaborators , a member of the Wu-Tang Clan and Eli Roth.

Making his debut as a big-screen director, co-writer and leading man, RZA—alongside an exciting international cast led by Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu—tells the epic story of warriors, assassins and a lone outsider hero who all descend on one fabled village in China for a winner-takes-all battle for a fortune in gold. Blending astonishing martial-arts sequences from some of the masters of this world with the signature vision he brings as the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan and as one of hip-hop’s most dominant figures of the past two decades, RZA embarks upon his most ambitious, stylized and thrilling project to date.

The first cut of the film was 4 hours long and RZA suggested splitting it into two films, but Roth disagreed and it was ultimately cut down to approximately 90 minutes. RZA described the film as an homage to the martial art films of the Hong Kong based Shaw Brothers.

The first cut of the film was 4 hours long and RZA suggested splitting it into two films, but Roth disagreed and it was ultimately cut down to approximately 90 minutes. RZA described the film as an homage to the martial art films of the based Shaw Brothers.

Joining Russell Crowe, RZA and Lucy Liu in the cast are , Jamie Chung, Cung Le, Dave Bautista, Byron Mann, Daniel Wu and Pam Grier.

 

Principal photography began in in December 2010 on an estimated $20 million budget, and had wrapped by March 2011. Filming locations included the city of Shanghai and the world’s largest film studio, Hengdian World Studios. Corey Yuen acted as the film’s action choreographer.

The film features music from a variety of artists including The Black Keys, , Wiz Khalifa, My Chemical Romance, and Chinese singer . RZA also developed new tracks based on excerpts from Wu-Tang Clan master tracks provided by , and songs from artists including , Isaac Hayes and Mable John provided by Stax Records. Composer William Bell, Isaac Hayes provides original musical cues for the film.

The first cut of the film was 4 hours long and RZA suggested splitting it into two films, but Roth disagreed and it was ultimately cut down to approximately 90 minutes.RZA described the film as an homage to the martial art films of the Hong Kong based Shaw Brothers.

Share this article: The Man with the Iron Fists

Facebook
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Pinterest
Twitter
Email

MORE TOPICS

The Revenant

Part thriller, part wilderness journey, The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy explores primal drives not only for life itself but for dignity, justice, faith, family and home.

Total Recall

Total Recall is an action thriller about reality and memory, inspired anew by the famous short story “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick. Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories.

Inception (2010): Another Review

Inception is a masterfully crafted film that combines stunning visuals, an intricate narrative, and powerful performances to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Christopher Nolan’s ambitious vision and meticulous attention to detail have resulted in a film that continues to captivate and challenge audiences, cementing its status as a modern classic.

Child 44

A proud product of the Soviet system, orphan-turned-war-hero Leo Demidov (Tom Hardy) has risen through the ranks of the MGB, the state’s domestic security apparatus, to become a star investigator of dissident activity.

Pour le film, Emily Browning, Jena Malone, Abbie Cornish, Vanessa Hudgens et Jamie Chung ont suivi un entraînement physique auprès de Damon Caro et Logan Hood.

Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch is an American action-fantasy film written by Steve Shibuya and Zack Snyder, and directed by Snyder. Sucker Punch features an ensemble female cast that includes Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Chung. The film follows a young girl in the 1950s about to be lobotomized as she attempts to escape an asylum with her inmate friends.

The Future

The Future directed by Miranda July, Hamish Linklater, Miranda July as an actor, David Warshofsky, Isabella Acres and Joe Putterlik tells the story of a thirty-something couple who, on deciding to adopt a stray cat, change their perspective on life, literally altering the course of time and testing their faith in each other and themselves.