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Prachya Pinkaew

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Prachya Pinkaew
An autistic woman with powerful martial art skills looks to settle her ailing mother's debts by seeking out the ruthless gangs that owe her family money.
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Chocolate (2008)
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Prachya Pinkaew was born on 2 September 1962. He is a producer and director, known for Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003), The Protector (2005) and Chocolate (2008).
BornSeptember 2, 1962
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BornSeptember 2, 1962
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    • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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Prachya Pinkaew
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Prachya Pinkaew
Prachya Pinkaew

Known for

Tony Jaa in Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003)
Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
7.1
  • Producer
  • 2003
Tony Jaa in The Protector (2005)
The Protector
7.0
  • Producer
  • 2005
Chocolate (2008)
Chocolate
6.9
  • Producer
  • 2008
Ong Bak 2 (2008)
Ong Bak 2
6.2
  • Producer
  • 2008

Credits

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Producer

  • Shadow Master (2022)
    Shadow Master
    • executive producer
    • 2022
  • Pob na pluak (2014)
    Pob na pluak
    • producer
    • 2014
  • RZA, Tony Jaa, Marrese Crump, JeeJa Yanin, and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in The Protector 2 (2013)
    The Protector 2
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Prachya Pinkaew, Dan Worrawech Danuwong, Chaleumpol Tikumpornteerawong, Manussa Vorasingha, Toni Rakkaen, Rachaphun Phisutsinthop, Jintanutda Lummakanon, and Nara Thepnupha in Love in the Rain (2013)
    Love in the Rain
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Sat2Mon (2012)
    Sat2Mon
    • producer
    • 2012
  • The Gangster (2012)
    The Gangster
    • producer
    • 2012
  • JeeJa Yanin in This Girl Is Bad-Ass!! (2011)
    This Girl Is Bad-Ass!!
    • producer
    • 2011
  • Unfaithfully Yours (2010)
    Unfaithfully Yours
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2010
  • BKO: Bangkok Knockout (2010)
    BKO: Bangkok Knockout
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Lakana Wattanawongsiri in Brown Sugar (2010)
    Brown Sugar
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Pop Star (2010)
    Pop Star
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Raging Phoenix (2009)
    Raging Phoenix
    • producer
    • 2009
  • Power Kids (2009)
    Power Kids
    • producer
    • 2009
  • Sathu (2009)
    Sathu
    • producer
    • 2009
  • Ong Bak 2 (2008)
    Ong Bak 2
    • producer
    • 2008

Director

  • Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in Sisters (2019)
    Sisters
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Luk Thung Signature (2016)
    Luk Thung Signature
    • Director
    • 2016
  • RZA, Tony Jaa, Marrese Crump, JeeJa Yanin, and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam in The Protector 2 (2013)
    The Protector 2
    • Director
    • 2013
  • The Kick (2011)
    The Kick
    • Director
    • 2011
  • Elephant White (2011)
    Elephant White
    • Director
    • 2011
  • Shahkrit Yamnarm, Suttida Kasemsan Na Ayutthaya, Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, Kanya Rattapetch, Mario Maurer, Witwisit Hiranyawongkul, Jenjira Jamniansri, Pakorn Chadborirak, and Apisara Tatti in 4 Romance (2008)
    4 Romance
    • Director (segment Waan/Sweet)
    • 2008
  • Chocolate (2008)
    Chocolate
    • Director
    • 2008
  • Tom yum goong: The game (2005)
    Tom yum goong: The game
    • Director
    • Video Game
    • 2005
  • Tony Jaa in The Protector (2005)
    The Protector
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Tony Jaa in Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003)
    Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
    • Director
    • 2003
  • Dark Side Romance (1995)
    Dark Side Romance
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Rawng tah laep plaep (1992)
    Rawng tah laep plaep
    • Director
    • 1992

Writer

  • The Kick (2011)
    The Kick
    • story
    • 2011
  • Tony Jaa in The Protector (2005)
    The Protector
    • story
    • 2005
  • Tony Jaa in Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003)
    Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior
    • story
    • 2003
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Videos3

Chocolate: Trailer
Trailer 2:03
Chocolate: Trailer
Sick Nurses
Trailer 1:11
Sick Nurses
13: Game of Death
Trailer 1:01
13: Game of Death

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    • September 2, 1962

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    President of Thai Film Directors' Association. (2007).
  • Quotes
    Isn't it strange that they never have a problem with extreme violence? I'm aware of the violence in my films, and I did all those scenes because I wanted to make the fights realistic.

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