Awesome Footage from Upcoming Martial Arts Flick "True Legend"
>> Jun 20, 2009
The first look at action director Yuen Woo-ping's upcoming wire-fu actioner, "True Legend," has been unleashed. It's his first solo directing gig on a feature film in over a decade, and this first footage of the film mixes the teaser trailer with behind-the-scenes footage of the director at work. Let's check it out now below, right after the break.
"True Legend" also marks the return of wushu star Vincent Chiu (Once Upon a Time in China 4, The Blade) to heading a feature film after spending the last nine years starring in martial arts-related TV productions in China. Chiu portrays legendary martial arts folk hero Su Qi-er, better known as Beggar Su. In Yuen's update to the legend, "Su is a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the 'King of Beggars.'"
It has been reported that Yuen developed a new screen-fighting style with Chiu that combines street dancing with kung fu. It's possible that the director may be revisiting the b-boy angle he previously tapped in "Drunken Thai Chi" and "Mismatched Couples," both starring Donnie Yen.
Also starring in the film is Michelle Yeoh, Cung Le, Jay Chou, Andy On, Conan Stevens, and the late David Carradine. No release date has been set but "True Legend" is expected to come out by the end of the year.
Via: Kung Fu Cinema
"True Legend" also marks the return of wushu star Vincent Chiu (Once Upon a Time in China 4, The Blade) to heading a feature film after spending the last nine years starring in martial arts-related TV productions in China. Chiu portrays legendary martial arts folk hero Su Qi-er, better known as Beggar Su. In Yuen's update to the legend, "Su is a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the 'King of Beggars.'"
It has been reported that Yuen developed a new screen-fighting style with Chiu that combines street dancing with kung fu. It's possible that the director may be revisiting the b-boy angle he previously tapped in "Drunken Thai Chi" and "Mismatched Couples," both starring Donnie Yen.
Also starring in the film is Michelle Yeoh, Cung Le, Jay Chou, Andy On, Conan Stevens, and the late David Carradine. No release date has been set but "True Legend" is expected to come out by the end of the year.
Via: Kung Fu Cinema
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