Movielogr
Eastern Condors (1987)
Directed by Sammo Hung
Twitter Facebook Google+Most recently watched by sensoria, sleestakk, philipjablon, noahphex
Overview
A motley group of Chinese prisoners held in the US is sent on a covert mission with the promise of a pardon: to go deep into Vietnam and destroy a secret depot of missiles that the US left behind during the pull-out.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo | Yuen Biao | Joyce Godenzi | Yuen Wah | Lam Ching-Ying | Yasuaki Kurata | Dick Wei | Billy Chow | Charlie Chin | Chi Chun Ha | Corey Yuen | Yuen Woo-ping | Billy Lau | Chiu Man-Yan | Cheung Kwok-Keung | Hsiao Ho | Chin Ka-Lok | Peter Chan Lung | Chau Sang Lau | Haing S. Ngor | Melvin Wong | Philip Ko | Wu Ma | James Tien | Michael Miu | Chung Fat | Kent Tong | Max Mok Siu-Chung | Kenny Ho | Danny Poon | Ben Lam | Chris Lee Kin-Sang | Wan Chi-Keung | Andy Tai Chi-Wai | Cheung Wing-Cheung | Ng Min-Kan | Ha Kwok-Wing | Leung Shing-Hung | Siu Tak-Foo | Pang Yun-Cheung | King Lee King-Chue | Lung Ying | Chow Gam-Kong | Yuen Miu
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A really fun, unusual mix of martial arts and all-out Vietnam war film. The plot is essentially THE DIRTY DOZEN and there’s a blatant reference to THE DEER HUNTER as well. The new Criterion release, in widescreen, looks great. Sammo Hung is one of my favorites.
No comments yet. Log in and be the first!