In this vintage martial arts adventure, a master fighter john liu is searching for a special snuff bottle, which is no easy task since factions of russian and manchu armies are looking for the. It was a case of out with the old and in with the new. The print is the only real issue here, with a decent. Over the course of the two hundred year period snuff bottles were fashionable, their demand spread from the royals exclusively down to the entire qing dynasty society. Like millions of you around the world, i love kung fu movies. We are delighted to offer for sale chinese snuff bottles that are of good quality, and have been selected by our expert, robert hall. Snuff bottle connection 1977 directed by dung gamwoo, lily liu. Robert kerver was an actor, known for goodbye bruce lee. Snuff bottle collector this web site is a labor of love as an expression of gratitude to and admiration for a group of artists and craftsmen whose concentrated, patient works deserve a world audience. It is most notorious for being marketed as if it were an actual snuff film. There are still films being discovered and unearthed, not to mention the needle. I cant remember how many times ive seen this over the years, but each and every time im reminded just how good the. Snuff bottle connection aka shen tui tie shan gong 1977 film. Released 1977, snuff bottle connection stars john liu, jang lee hwang, yi lung huang the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 31 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which.
It starts with a classic the season will kick off with a gordon liu classic the 36th chamber of shaolin, then will continue for a further 3 friday nights which will include shaw brothers classics such as king boxer lo lieh, come drink. Horan made his film debut in the 1976 movie bruce lees secret as charlie. With a decently told story ajd some jawdropping action, youd be hard pressed to find such a great group of fighters onscreen with such a number of great fights. Phil cohen is an actor, known for fists of bruce lee 1978, bruce lee. Who ever did the transfer to dvd needs to see an optician as almost half the movie is out of frame and this really spoils everything. Our bottles are in good condition, are of the age stated in the description, and have artistic merit. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films.
Get the best deals on jade antique chinese snuff bottles when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Interior painting in snuff bottle snuff bottles are not native to china but were reportedly introduced from the west by fr. Snuff bottle connection 1977 streaming vf dvdrip film. Snuff bottle connection 1977 stream and watch online. Most snuff bottles do not measure more than 2 12 inches high and are made of amber, jade, ivory or cinnabar.
Le film snuff bottle connection 1977 vostfr film complet. Glass painted in coloured enamels, bronze stopper with coral inset imperial workshops, beijing. Traditional kung fu movies of from 70s right through to the the present. Snuff bottle connection dvd region 1 us import ntsc. Although most glass bottles were blown, usually into a mould, many early bottles were carved from a solid piece of glass. Snuff bottle connection adds a novel twist to the kung fu genre by making a group of russians the villains and setting up a chinese secret agent and his con man brother as the ching dynastys only defence against a russian takeover of. Even though the film secret rivals has virtually the same cast substituting an arguably superior don tao for yip feiyang, snuff bottle s choreography and fight scenes are far more interesting and exciting. Rent snuff bottle connection shaolin drunkard 1977 on. The habit of snuff taking spread to china from the west during the 17th century. Snuff bottle connection may be not one of the best titles for a martial arts actioner and was probably just invented anyway by the international distributor, but the film itself is most definitely worth checking out by genre fans, especially those who prefer their fights to be wire free. Snuff bottle connection 1977 with english subtitles on. The ability of an action director really has a huge impact on a film, and nowhere is it as clear as with snuffbottle connection. I cant remember how many times ive seen this over the years, but each and every time im reminded just how good the story is and just how imaginative the fight scenes are.
Snuff bottles were made out of many different materials including porcelain, jade, rhinoceros horn, ivory, wood, tortoiseshell, metal and ceramic, though probably the most commonly used material was glass. Master hwang returned in a sequel, secret rivals 2 1977, where. Enter john liu as a special agent sent to identify who the russian traitor is and who his contact is within the walls of the forbidden city. Antiques, regional art, asian, chinese, snuff bottles offered for sale on trocadero internet antique mall. The repertoire of bottle shapes, materials, and motifs dramatically expanded under imperial. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Snuff bottle connection is definitely one of the better kung fu films of the late 70s. Snuff bottle connection is a 1977 hong kong martial arts film directed by dung gamwoo and lau laplap, and starring hwang jang lee and john liu. This movie is a masterpiece of fight choreography, direction, and execution. From emmanuelle to vanessa, the classics gave fans something the usually claustrophobic american made product didnt, and that is the virtue of bangkok connection. Feb 29, 2020 snuff bottle qianlong reign period 17361795. Snuff bottle connection full movie in english in high definition russian plot to invade china, hwang jang lee retuns as. John liu and hwang janglee are front and centre, but lurking are.
Get the best deals on antique chinese snuff bottles when you shop the largest online selection at. Le film snuff bottle connection 1977 vostfr admin 20170629t01. Rent snuff bottle connection shaolin drunkard 1977 starring jang lee hwang and roy horan on dvd and bluray. Snuffbottle connection 1977 hong kong movie database. His task is to uncover the details of the plot and identify the traitors in this exciting kung fu thriller. He also acted in snuff bottle connection which was shot in taipei in 1977. Snuff bottles are developed in china in century and were considered used by the upper classes. The film was released in the hong kong on 15 september 19. Snuff bottles painted with miniature designs were first made toward the end of the 18th century, but most belong to the reign of the jiajing 17961820 and daoguang 182150 emperors. A wide variety of snuff bottle options are available to you, such as technique, use, and style. Soon after, the kangxi emperor reigned 1662 1722known for his fondness for snuff and a devoted patron of the artsestablished a series of workshops in beijing to manufacture small, highquality objects for court use, including snuff bottles. Snuff bottle connection by 1977 the hong kong movie scene was becoming a sea of change. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. The habit of snuff taking spread to china from the west during the 17th century and became established in the 18th century.
Kim is perhaps best known as the ghost of bruce lee in 1986 film no retreat, no surrender. The size of a snuff bottle is small enough to fit inside the palm. Snuff bottle connection, aka secret rivals 3 in south africa was always one of my favourite karate movies of the late 70s. Snuff bottle connection 1977 the movie database tmdb. By the 20th century these bottles had become collectors items, owing to the great variety of materials and decorative techniques used in their production. It may have arrived via traders from portugal or russia, or it could have been brought by invading manchus. The carving of glass blocks as if they were hardstones was a common alternative to blowing the vessels, and often reserved for glass imitating precious stones, such as aquamarine, amethyst and beryl. Snuff bottle connection, or shen tui tie shan gong to give the film its original title, was a minor cult example of the traditional hong kong martial arts movie of the seventies, despite not featuring any superstars of the genre, as it won its fans by sheer power of the action. Snuff bottle with metal spoon portable vial container wood ornament drop shaped pendant arts and crafts ebony.
Spencer churchill added never cry wolf to their watchlist on 20200317. Taiwanese kung fu film starring john liu, hwang jung lee, yip fei yang, ko fei, hsu hsia, corey yuen, and chin yuet sang. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. Watch deadbeat 1977 vhsrip rychlodabing djlonely on dailymotion. Enter john liu as a special agent sent to identify who the russian traitor is, and who his contact is within the walls of the forbidden city. I know many of you have probably seen many of the movies i will post about, but this is also for anyone new to the genre of kung fu and even swordplay and looking. List of 10 kung fu movies you need to have watched part 9 imdb menu. The stopper usually had a very small spoon attached for extracting the snuff. Kim taichung june 5, 1957 august 27, 2011, also known as kim taijong or tong lung chinese stage name, was a korean born taekwondo practitioner martial artist actor and businessman. This picture contributed to the urban legend of snuff films, although the concept did not originate with it. The date to set the record button is january 15th, 2016 as film 4 bring us some classic movies from shaw brothers, from the world of kung fu and wu xia.
European porn films in the 70s both soft and hard had a secret weapon shooting on exotic globehopping locations. Antiques, regional art, asian, chinese, snuff bottles trocadero. Rambling about cult movies and other nerdish endeavors. What we do know is that once the members of imperial court caught a whiff, they were hooked. In some cases, we have known the provenance over many years. Oval compressed form white jade snuff bottle, well hollowed with a concave foot and flat foot rim, straight neck with flat rim, hand carved in low relief with an identical design on each shoulder with confronting archaistic kui dragons shown with their bodies covered with archaistic scrolling patterns and raised bosses, each side carved in low. As china and russias governments are talking peace, traitorous agents on both sides seek war. December 14, 1977 add or change photo on imdbpro filmography.
This film proved, eventually, to be my ticket into the hong kong movie industry. I have prime so i was able to watch for free, but i would buy this movie if i didnt have prime. Snuff bottle connection aka shen tui tie shan gong 1977. Snuff bottle connection artes marciais john liu yuen biao filme completo legendado. Starts off slow in the beginning, but the action picks up. Carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. Snuff bottle connection 1977 adds a novel twist to the kung fu genre by making a group of russians the villains and setting up a chinese secret agent and his con man brother as the ching dynastys only defense against a russian takeover of manchuria. Horan went on to play tolstoy in the 1977 film snuff bottle connection, and the russian priest in the 1978 film snake in the eagles shadow along with jackie chan and hwang jang lee in 1980s, horan appeared as lewis in the 1981 film game of death ii along with tong lung and hwang jang lee. Matteo ricci, an italian jesuit father who worked in beijing in the early 17th century.
Bowls with circular medallions painted in overglaze colours with yellow or rose grounds are, perhaps. Snuff bottle connection 1977 original trailer youtube. This sale is for snuff bottle connection 1977 with english subtitles on dvd. Sectioned off as projects at the very beginning of financing to those that are nearing completion, there happens to be tons of sundance alumni in the names below. List of 10 kung fu movies you need to have watched part. Antique chinese snuff bottle cobalt blue rooster jade. Snuff bottle connection 1977 is one such film that, over many years, more people had trouble finding than those that actually got to see it, making it a somewhat rarity with faint bits of praise and earnest speculation by those who noted its impressive cast and action director. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shaw brothers productions were starting to struggle at the box office and alternative studios were making a mark. Deadbeat 1977 vhsrip rychlodabing video dailymotion. Snuff bottle connection 1977 while the governments of russia and china are reaching peace agreements, traitors on both sides seek to instigate a war. Well if you prepared to watch it like that,i feel the company should drop the price.
Rent snuff bottle connection shaolin drunkard 1977 on dvd. Collection of antique chinese snuff bottles at 1stdibs. Chinese snuff bottles, chinese snuff bottles history, china travel information ivory snuff bottle see more. However the dvd transfer does no justice to this movie. Its not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it to china in the early to mid1600s. Jan 17, 2014 this feature is not available right now.
Snuff is a 1976 american splatter film directed by michael findlay and horacio fredriksson. Unfollow snuff bottle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Year 1977 genres martial arts action director lili liu, chin hu tung actors john liu jang lee hwang i lung huang charles bonet taiwan. Over rare kung fu movies to order with covers sleeves boxart, in pal or ntsc. The making of snuff bottle connection in 1977, i was approached by film producers ng see yuen hong kong and lee man yiu taiwan to act as the key russian villain in snuff bottle connection sbc. Snuff is powdered tobacco blended with aromatic herbs or spices. Snuff bottle connection russian bodyguard 1977 all filmography. They typically have tiny spoons attached to the cork stopper top for ease of scooping the snuff. Snuff bottle connection is another of those films that seems to have acquired an enormous cult reputation even though it remains hard to find on any format. It is the only real genre that keeps me going back for more and that is why i will always love kung fu movies.