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Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior

Original title: Ong-bak
  • 20032003
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
75K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,056
4,445
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Prachya Pinkaew
    • Writers
      • Panna Rittikrai(story)
      • Prachya Pinkaew(story)
      • Suphachai Sittiaumponpan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tony Jaa
      • Petchtai Wongkamlao
      • Pumwaree Yodkamol
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Prachya Pinkaew
    • Writers
      • Panna Rittikrai(story)
      • Prachya Pinkaew(story)
      • Suphachai Sittiaumponpan(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tony Jaa
      • Petchtai Wongkamlao
      • Pumwaree Yodkamol
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 387User reviews
    • 237Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Tony Jaa
    Tony Jaa
    • Ting
    Petchtai Wongkamlao
    Petchtai Wongkamlao
    • Humlae
    • (as Mum Jokemok)
    • …
    Pumwaree Yodkamol
    • Muay Lek
    Suchao Pongwilai
    • Komtuan
    • (as Suchoa Pongvilai)
    Chatthapong Phantana-Angkul
    • Saming
    • (as Chatthapong Pantanaunkul)
    Wannakit Sirioput
    • Don
    • (as Wannakit Siriput)
    Cheathavuth Watcharakhun
    • Peng
    • (as Chetwut Wacharakun)
    Rungrawee Barijindakul
    • Ngek
    • (as Rungrawee Borrijindakul)
    Pornpimol Chookanthong
    • Mae Waan
    Chumphorn Thepphithak
    • Uncle Mao
    • (as Chumporn Teppitak)
    Sukanya Kongkawong
    • Waitress
    Boonsri Yindee
    Boonsri Yindee
    • Yai Hom
    • (as Bunsri Yindee)
    Woranard Tantipidok
    • Pra Cru
    Sawang Rodnuch
    • Noi
    Sutin Rodnuch
    • Jamnean
    Udom Chouncheun
    • Ta-Meun
    Arirat Ratanakaitkosol
    • Tang-On
    Woravit Tanochitsirikul
    • Sia Pao
    • (as Woravit Tangchitsirikul)
    • Director
      • Prachya Pinkaew
    • Writers
      • Panna Rittikrai(story)
      • Prachya Pinkaew(story)
      • Suphachai Sittiaumponpan(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No wires or CG work were used in the fights.
    • Goofs
      In the cave near the end of the film, Saming is no longer using the electronic voice box that he had to use to speak with throughout the rest of the movie
    • Quotes

      Muay Lek: I have an exam tomorrow.

      Humlae: An exam? You never go to college. Are you screwing the teacher?

    • Alternate versions
      The UK Cinema version and Premier Asia DVD version feature a brand new orchestral soundtrack composed especially for the UK release.
    • Connections
      Featured in Yo soy la Juani (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Bangkok Running
      Written by Excellence and Vincent Tulli
      Performed by Excellence

    User reviews387

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Brutally Beautiful
    The storyline is predictable, but the visual and the fights makes up for it. I understand why people compare the lead actor with Jet Li. They both have that presence on screen, the amazing flexibility and fighting sequences. Outstanding acrobatic movements when running from the bad guys in the street and it was good to see the shots from different angles.

    It reminds me of some Jet Li's better fighting sequences before he took to the wires. This is the kind of martial arts film that makes me smile and cheer.

    If you like martial arts films, then you'll sure to like this.
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    • kamwingp
    • Nov 18, 2003

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the International Version and the Original Thai Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Thailand
      • France
      • Hong Kong
    • Official sites
      • Europa Corp. (France)
      • Official site (Australia)
    • Languages
      • Thai
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Daredevil
    • Filming locations
      • Bangkok, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • EuropaCorp
      • Golden Network
      • Baa-Ram-Ewe
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,563,167
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,334,869
      • Feb 13, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,235,426
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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