Ong-bak (2003)

When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

Director:

Prachya Pinkaew

Writers:

Prachya Pinkaew (story), Panna Rittikrai (story),

Stars:

Petchtai Wongkamlao, Tony Jaa, Pumwaree Yodkamol

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Petchtai Wongkamlao	...	Humlae / Dirty Balls / George (as Petchtai Wongkamlao)
Tony Jaa	...	Ting (as Panom Yeerum)
Pumwaree Yodkamol	...	Muay Lek
Suchao Pongwilai	...	Komtuan
Chumphorn Thepphithak	...	Uncle Mao
Cheathavuth Watcharakhun	...	Peng
Wannakit Sirioput	...	Don
Rungrawee Barijindakul	...	Ngek
Chatthapong Pantanaunkul	...	Saming
Nudhapol Asavabhakhin	...	Toshiro
Pornpimol Chookanthong	...	Mae Waan
Udom Chouncheun	...	Ta Meun
Boonsri Yindee	...	Yai Hom
Arirat Ratanakaitkosol	...	Tang On
Woravit Tanochitsirikul	...	Sia Pao

Storyline

Booting lives in a small and peaceful village. One day a sacred Buddha statuette called Ong Bak is stolen from the village by a immoral businessman who sells it for exorbitant profits. It soon becomes the task of a young man, Boonting (Phanom Yeeram), to track the thief down to Bangkok voluntarily and reclaim the religious treasure. Along the way, Boonting uses his astonishing athleticism and traditional Muay Thai skills to combat his adversaries.

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Plot Keywords:

buddha | statue | combat | head | muay thai | 

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Taglines:

No stunt doubles, no computer images, no strings attached

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language, some drug use and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Europa Corp. [fr] Official site [au]

Country:

Thailand

Language:

Thai English

Release Date:

23 October 2003 (Singapore)

Also Known As:

Daredevil

Filming Locations:

Bangkok, Thailand

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£101,634 (UK) (13 May 2005)

Gross:

£214,580 (UK) (20 May 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Baa-Ram-Ewe, Sahamongkolfilm Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min 105 min 104 min (director's cut) 100 min (DVD edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The style of Muay boran Tony uses is, according to his handwrap, is Muay Korat. Boxers of the Korat style wrap their tightrope up until their elbow.

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Goofs

Inside the cave where Ting is fighting the thug who is armed with a large two-person saw, the thug is attempting to push the saw into Ting's throat and Ting is holding the saw at bay with his forearms. In another shot, Ting is using his right forearm and left palm to keep the saw at bay. In the very next shot, Ting is using both forearms again.

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Quotes

Humlae: At least let me help you start your motorcycle.

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Connections

Referenced in D.E.B.S. (2004)

User Reviews

No Wire, No Sling, No Special Effects....totally awesome

This movie is incredible. When head of Ong Bak is stolen, Ting (Tony Ja) swear to bring it back from the thugs. When he enters the city he is forced to use Thai Fist, he learned from old priest to combat Thailand's underworld in arena of illegal underground fighting. The fighting is great, a combination of Muay Thai and Taekwondo kicks this flick is a must for martial art fans. Anyone who is a big fan of Hwang Jang Lee...will be surprised to watch Tony Ja ( Hwang Jang Lee of the 21'st century). WATCH IT and believe me your gonna love it.

Scorpion King