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Valley of the Fangs

8th(2003) Korean Cinema Retrospective: Chung Chang-wha, the Man of Action!

Family · Adventure · Martial Arts  

  • CountryKorea
  • Production Year1970
  • Running Time95min
  • Format 35mm
  • ColorCOLOR
Program Note
Ga Soo-do conspires to take over power with the aid of the little king and in order to rid of his opponent, Song Won is falsely charged with a crime. The only way Song Won can live is to receive the King′s direct pardon in the form of a document. To bring the document into the town, Song Won′s wife and daughter disguise themselves and travel to get it. On their way they meet a mysterious man who comes to their aid as they encounter the warriors who are trying to stop them. This film presents to the viewers some classy action sequences through the brilliant mise-en-scenes mainly composed of black and red and graceful body motions using wire techniques. Chung, already recognized for his modern style action, displayed his skills in making traditional heroic films side by side with other major directors already employed by the Shaw Brothers, such as Chang Cheh and King Fu. This film was imported by Asia Film as a joint production and will be screened to the audiences in the Korean version. (Cho Young-jung)
Director
Director
Chang wha CHUNG
Chung Chang-wha is an action film director. Throughout his 25 years of filmmaking, he made 51 films among which 30 were action films. He cultivatd and matured the action film genre that was almost barren in the Korean film industry. Known as a legendary figure in Korean action films, he was also a pioneer in “mainland action“ which dominated the 60s.)
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Credit
  • Director Chang wha CHUNG 정창화
  • Producer Lee Ji-ryong, Show In-mae
  • Cast Lo Lieh, Lee Ching
  • Screenplay Wang Bok-il
  • Cinematography Seo Bon-jung
  • Editor Kang Hong-ryong
  • Sound Choi Hyeong-rae
  • Music Wang Bok-ryong