2.12.2006 11:32
Kat (2.12.2006 09:44)
Peter Chan tekee Blood Brothersista uuden version:
[i] According to the Chinese press, the production of the remake of Chang Cheh’s Shaw Bros. kung-fu classic Chi Ma has already begun at somewhere outside of Beijing City. Story of the original Chi Ma (aka. Blood Brothers / Chinese Vengeance / Dynasty of Blood / Kung Fu Invaders), released in 1973, was based on novels inspired by a true event. It starts with three bandits, sworn brothers, Zhang Wenxiang, Huang Zong and Ma Xinyi joining the government force to suppress the Taiping Rebellion (1853 – 1864) and later becoming highly decorated. While being promoted to a governor, Ma murders Huang and takes Huang's beautiful wife with him. Zhang swears to revenge his dead brother and plans to assassinate Ma, against all odds. The original Chinese title, Chi Ma, literally means "The Assassination of Ma.
Sattumaa tai ei, mutta esikoisohjaaja Alexi Tan ja tuottaja John Woo duunaavat omaa samalla englanninkielisellä nimellä varustettua kiinalaisleffaa. Tämä 1920-luvun Shanghaihin sijoittuva Blood Brothers vaikuttaa jonkinlaiselta Chang Chehin BB:n ja Boxer from Shantungin tai Man of Ironin ainesten sekoitukselta. Pitäisi olla valmista kamaa ensi vuoden Cannesiin mennessä.
