Description
Master with Cracked Fingers (刁手怪招) – Classic Kung Fu Action Starring Jackie Chan
Product Information
- UPC: 5996473008269 / 5999016344275
- Product Type: DVD (Region 2 PAL)
- Audio: Chinese (Mandarin) 2.0, Hungarian 2.0
- Subtitles: None
- Total Runtime: 83 minutes
- Country of Origin: Hong Kong
- Manufactured in: Hungary
Overview
Master with Cracked Fingers (刁手怪招), also known as Snake Fist Fighter, is a 1979 Hong Kong martial arts classic directed by Mu Zhu and featuring the legendary Jackie Chan. Often cited as being produced in various years including 1971, 1973, 1974, or 1981, the original footage was filmed in 1971 and released as Little Tiger of Canton in 1973. The re-edited version entitled Master with Cracked Fingers was not actually released until 1979.
Set against a backdrop of martial arts rivalry, Jackie (Jackie Chan) is a young and undisciplined fighter who undergoes intense training under a nomadic master. His journey highlights the struggles of a budding martial artist as he seeks to master the art of kung fu while navigating personal challenges and familial expectations.
Chinese Title and Summary (中文标题与简介)
- Chinese Title: 刁手怪招 (Diāo Shǒu Guài Zhāo)
中文简介：
电影《刁手怪招》（1979），又名《蛇拳斗士》，是一部经典的香港武侠片，由朱牧执导，成龙主演。影片最初于1971年拍摄，并于1973年以《广东小虎》的名义发布。1979年重新剪辑为《刁手怪招》。
故事围绕着年轻的成龙（成龙饰）展开，他从小就迷恋功夫，但因经济原因无法付费学习。一次，他遇到一位流浪乞丐“无影人”，后者愿意教他战斗的秘密。在经过数年的严酷训练后，成龙的武艺有了显著提高，但他的父亲禁止他练习。面对一群敲诈者的挑战，以及父亲施加的越来越严厉的惩罚，他最终不得不展现自己的才华。为了为父亲复仇，成龙与恶势力的头目展开了一场盲战。
Product Features
- Format: Region 2 PAL DVD
- Audio: Chinese (Mandarin) 2.0, Hungarian 2.0
- Subtitles: None
- Total Runtime: 83 minutes
- Genre: Martial Arts / Action
- Release Date: 1979
- Language Options: Cantonese (original), Mandarin (dubbed), and Hungarian
Interesting Facts
Jackie Chan’s Early Work
This film captures Jackie Chan’s transition from stunt work to starring roles, paving the way for his iconic performances in martial arts cinema. Though produced earlier, it was re-released in 1979 to capitalize on Jackie’s rising fame after Drunken Master (1978).
Thematic Similarities with Drunken Master
Both films feature Jackie Chan as an undisciplined young man undergoing rigorous training under an unconventional master. These themes helped establish the comedic kung fu genre for which Jackie Chan is known.
Unique Production Timeline
The original footage for this film was shot in 1971, making it one of Jackie Chan’s earliest appearances. However, it underwent significant re-editing and was released under different titles across various years.
Cultural Significance
As one of Jackie Chan’s foundational works, Master with Cracked Fingers provides insight into the evolution of Hong Kong cinema and its influence on the global film industry.
中文有趣事实 (Interesting Facts in Chinese)
成龙的早期作品
这部电影展示了成龙从特技演员到主演的转变，为他在武侠电影中的标志性表演铺平了道路。尽管早期制作，但它在1979年重新发布，以利用成龙在《醉拳》（1978）后的上升声望。
与《醉拳》的主题相似性
这两部电影都以成龙饰演的一个不守规矩的年轻人为主角，经历了在一个非常规大师的严格训练。这些主题帮助确立了成龙所知的喜剧功夫类型。
独特的制作时间线
这部电影的原始镜头拍摄于1971年，使其成为成龙最早的作品之一。然而，它经过了重大重新编辑，并在不同年份以不同标题发布。
文化意义
作为成龙的基础作品之一，《刁手怪招》提供了对香港电影发展的洞察，以及其对全球电影产业的影响。
Cast & Crew
Cast:
- Jackie Chan as Lung/Jackie (as Chan Yuan Lung / Cheng Lung)
- Yuen Siu Tien as Old Master ("The Man Who Isn't There")
- Dean Shek as Landlord (as Shih Tien)
- Kwan Ying Moon as Big Boss (as Yung Man Kuen)
- Tien Feng as Lung’s father
- Chan Hung Lit as Chow Bin
Directed by: Mu Zhu
Martial Arts Directors: Jackie Chan (as Chen Yuen Lung), Fu Yai Se
Produced by: Lee Long Koan
Publishers
Distributed and manufactured in Hungary under Region 2 PAL format. This DVD includes audio options in Chinese (Mandarin) and Hungarian.
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