{"product_id":"five-fingers-of-death-aka-king-boxer-1972-movie-poster-daybill","title":"FIVE FINGERS OF DEATH AKA KING BOXER (1972) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE FINGERS OF DEATH AKA KING BOXER (1972) MOVIE POSTER DAYBILL – Lo Lieh, Wang Ping, James Tien, Directed by Jeong Chang-hwa is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This poster is presented in Very Fine condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, measures at 33.5 x 25 inch unique for a daybill poster.\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper wear all around and flattened out dog ear bottom left hand corner otherwise in excellent condition with a clean presentation and \u003cstrong\u003evibrant colours\u003c\/strong\u003e. This authentic Australian \u003cstrong\u003eDaybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly desirable format amongst collectors due to its distinctive size and striking artwork. Although the original poster artist is uncredited, the dramatic martial arts imagery perfectly captures the explosive action and intensity that made \u003cstrong\u003eFive Fingers of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the defining kung fu films of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Fingers of Death\u003c\/strong\u003e, also released internationally as \u003cstrong\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most influential martial arts films ever produced and is widely credited with introducing the kung fu movie phenomenon to mainstream Western audiences. Released in 1972 by Hong Kong's legendary Shaw Brothers Studio, the film became a massive international success and paved the way for the global popularity of martial arts cinema that would soon be fuelled even further by Bruce Lee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by acclaimed Korean filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eJeong Chang-hwa\u003c\/strong\u003e and written by Ni Kuang, the story follows the talented martial artist Chao Chih-Hao, played by Shaw Brothers superstar \u003cstrong\u003eLo Lieh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chao enters a prestigious martial arts tournament with the hope of bringing honour to his master and fellow students. However, powerful rival schools, corrupt clans and ruthless assassins conspire to eliminate the competition before the tournament can even begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Chao battles increasingly dangerous opponents, he suffers devastating injuries that appear to end his fighting career. During his recovery, he is taught the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eIron Palm technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a secret martial arts skill capable of delivering incredible power through his hands. Armed with this deadly new ability, Chao returns to face his enemies in a thrilling series of spectacular duels that build towards one of the most memorable tournament finales in martial arts cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film also stars \u003cstrong\u003eWang Ping\u003c\/strong\u003e as the compassionate Meng Tung-shan, alongside \u003cstrong\u003eJames Tien\u003c\/strong\u003e, who would later appear in several classic Bruce Lee productions. The supporting cast includes many familiar faces from the Shaw Brothers stable, each bringing remarkable athleticism and authentic martial arts choreography to the screen. Unlike many action films of the era, \u003cstrong\u003eKing Boxer\u003c\/strong\u003e balances its expertly choreographed fight scenes with themes of honour, perseverance, loyalty and personal sacrifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the film's greatest achievements was its enormous international impact. Distributed in the United States by Warner Bros., it became one of the first Hong Kong martial arts films to enjoy widespread commercial success outside Asia. Its popularity inspired countless audiences to discover the Shaw Brothers catalogue and significantly influenced future action filmmakers throughout the 1970s and beyond. The film's famous glowing hand effect during the Iron Palm sequences became an instantly recognisable visual trademark and has been referenced in numerous films, television shows and popular culture ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eFive Fingers of Death (1972)\u003c\/strong\u003e remains an essential classic for collectors of vintage martial arts cinema. Original Australian \u003cstrong\u003eDaybill posters\u003c\/strong\u003e from this groundbreaking release are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly examples displaying strong colour, excellent presentation and desirable collector condition. Combining iconic artwork with historical importance, this authentic poster represents an outstanding piece of kung fu movie history and a fantastic addition to any collection of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shaw Brothers memorabilia or classic martial arts film artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0070800\/\" title=\"Five Fingers of Death (1972) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\"\u003eTo find out more about Five Fingers of Death (1972) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41296516415552,"sku":"5FNGSOFDTH-72-DB-FLD","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/5fingersofdeath_1972_Daybill_33.5x25inchposterVFcondition.webp?v=1783318059","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/five-fingers-of-death-aka-king-boxer-1972-movie-poster-daybill","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}