Lau s main job is to foil any attempts by chu and robin to steal the scroll. I do track days frequently and just see this movie is inspiring and life after racing. Aug 11, 2014 this list of 20 motorcycle films is a collection of my personal favourites, it includes both feature films and documentaries from the 1950s right the way through to 2014, youll have seen some of them and not seen others probably so take a scroll through and see what you like. Grinsted has raced in singapore, malaysia, thailand, indonesia, china, and the united states, and has toured explored many other parts of the world on two wheels. The final race scene on a long, winding road is one of the best motorcycle racing setpieces ever choreographed in the history of hong kong cinema. Take on the role of a racer or cop, with each side of the law offering its own play style. Full throttle dvd 1995 hong kong movie english sub. In this one, its wu and lau on a raft, sliding down a raindrenched street in the middle.
Most popular street racing movies and tv shows imdb. There are some nice action sequences, which got it nominated for best action choreography. Emma hix was always an adventurous babe so while watching a movie with her boyfriend and dad she decided to have crazy sex by fucking a big black cock next to sleeping dad. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Likewise, lau was in top form in this movie and even earned a best actor nomination at the 15th hong kong film awards. His father paul paul chun operates a motorbike business which often organizes motorbike teams to race in macau and. One of hong kongs top motorcycle racers is forced to reevaluate his entire way of life after a serious accident and the loss of a close friend. From the old panhead chopper that captain america rides in easy rider, to the hd fatboy in terminator, we love seeing motorcycles in cinema. Whether it is a real motorcycle or a fictional one, hopefully youll see it below. It graphically shows the danger of motorcycle racing in a very disturbing yet palpable way.
Some young hotshot named david kwan david wu taiwai, who has joined his fathers racing team, is threatening to top him on the racing circuit. Hanging off the side of his motorcycle is his most valued token, the last picture he ever took of his son, which has been circulating in the blogging community. His unpleasant relationship with his father resulted in his rebellious charac. But one race, against an old rival, gives him the chance to realize his dreams. Derek yee tungsing remakes jacob cheungs goodbye hero with this tale about an aging stuntman and motorcycle racer. A canto song by andy lau about a show where he ride a bike and crashed. A rivalry between cops and racers has broken out in redview county. Joes andy lau takwah formerly stellar career is languishing with a suspended license. This 2003 docufilm concentrated itself on motogp, following the 2001 and 2002 seasons to give an incredible insight into the world of the top level of grand prix motorcycle racing. Andy lau joe looks suitably tortured as he recovers from a debilitating crash, attempts to reconcile with his father, and tries to stop sabotaging his relationship with annie.
The most famous parody was in needing you 2000, but the one in feel 100% 1996 is pretty funny too. I would recommend fellow 15th hk film award nominee thunderbolt for car racing action. Dec 06, 20 top 10 martial arts movies everybody is kungfu fighting for sure, but it takes more than that to make a great martial arts movie. Hsiaomei chang, kar lok chin, tatwah cho, norman chu.
Andy lau plays a champion motorcycle racer who is forced to question his entire lifestyle after he and some close friends are seriously injured in. The original trailer in high definition of full throttle aka full speed directed by tungshing yee and starring andy lau, gigi leung, david wu. The famous bikeriding scene at the end of a moment of romance has been parodied in countless hong kong films. Steve mcqueen, dave aldana, mark brelsford, bruce brown. Hong kong action drama film directed by derek yee and starring andy lau. In that film, freedom is andy lau on a motorcycle, racing through the sunset. Theres a drag race with a racing school scholarship as prize. The streetracing scenes are more than decent, but where the movie shines is in the drama department. Come april 20th, andy lau will be back in action with herman yaus shock wave. Overview of full throttle, 1996, directed by yee tungsing, with andy lau, gigi leung, david wu, at turner classic movies. Worse, he hates his father and is bored by his timid, dull girlfriend, yee gigi leung wingkei.
He subsequently struggles to maintain his identity as a risktaker. I like it better than saturday night fever, diner, the outsiders, or any other movie i can think of in that genre. In this one, its wu and the other, more earthy lau on a raft, sliding down a. Joe andy lau lives for motorcycles and the thrill of riding them. But, wu is a professional racer being sponsored by laus estranged dad paul chun. Recommended for the action scenes and to andy lau lovers. Riding an old motorcycle to which hes attached large flags bearing his sons face and some information about him, the weatherbeaten father refuses to give up. English dubbed a badly injured hong kong motorcycle racer andy lau must choose between his sport and the woman gigi leung he. Beach party 1963, bikini beach and pajama party both 1964, beach blanket bingo and how to stuff a wild bikini both 1965, and the ghost in the invisible bikini 1966. That is a shame as this one of the best and most radical films out of the local industry on the period and today it only gets occasional mentions as curiosity for being. Aug 12, 2019 in that film, freedom is andy lau on a motorcycle, racing through the sunset. Joseph cross, john pyperferguson, brando eaton, nicole badaan.
Active since the 1980s, kwok is one of the four heavenly kings of hong kong. In this hong kong action throwback, andy lau stars as joe, a young man living life in the. The good girl loves bad boy scenario is far from new, but a moment of romance is far more than a teenybopper romantic fantasy. Grinsted has performed motorcycle stunts at several bike shows events, and was the motorcycle stunt man for the andy lau movie first blood filmed in singapore. Racers are constantly breaking the law cops are constantly saving it. Andy lau, norman chu and teddy robin are three career thieves. Likewise, lau was in top form in this movie and even earned a best. Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport, including film star steve mcqueen, a racer in his own right. Since the early days, motorcycles have been used in films as icons of freedom, rebellion, and sex. The guardian and observer critics pick the 10 finest ever made. This article needs additional citations for verification. Full throttle dvd 1995 hong kong movie english sub us. After winning his first competition, takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his fathers toyota ae86.
This list of 20 motorcycle films is a collection of my personal favourites, it includes both feature films and documentaries from the 1950s right the way through to 2014, youll have seen some of them and not seen others probably so take a scroll through and see what you like not all of these films are as motocentric as the wild one, but they do all include a hefty dose. One day a valuable scroll, headed for a museum exhibition, is placed under lau s care. Top 10 martial arts movies everybody is kungfu fighting for sure, but it takes more than that to make a great martial arts movie. Andy lau also played triad characters named dee in both a true mob story 1998, and prince charming 1999. Jay chou, anthony chausang wong, edison chen, shawn yue.
Dee is a throughandthrough triad, meaning hes not averse to violence or. One night he meets younger racer david wu of mtv asia and the two become friends. Pages in category motorcycle racing films the following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. I can imagine this film remade into a hollywood movie with a much. Join facebook to connect with andy frame and others you may know. Joes got a need for speed, as his father runs a motorbike company. Jul 25, 2016 since the early days, motorcycles have been used in films as icons of freedom, rebellion, and sex. Lie huo zhan che full throttle 1995 rotten tomatoes. The street racing scenes are more than decent, but where the movie shines is in the drama department. Some of those violent scenes of speed are indelible and will likely be film images that i will always remember. He is a motorcycle street racer who takes part in illegal racing all over hong kong. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Nothing like clinging to a perpetually bleeding but gorgeous andy lau on the back of his bike while shit blows up. Dannys sent to stay with his estranged dad after yet another illegal street race and arrest.
Andy lau plays a champion motorcycle racer who is forced to question his entire lifestyle after he and some close friends are seriously injured in motorcycle accidents. Full throttle 1995 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. Unless you are a diehard fan of lau, motorcycle racing, or chinese romantic dramas, you should probably skip it. Beyond hypothermia was a very popular movie among hk fans back in the late 90s, but it never received much of a home video release which has made it fall through the cracks. Documentary on motorcycle racing featuring stars of the sport. Andy lau plays a champion motorcycle racer who is forced to question his entire lifestyle after he and. Kwoks onstage dancing is influenced by michael jackson. Aaron kwok fushing born 26 october 1965 is a hong kong singer, dancer and actor. Drag racing 15 motorcycle 15 revenge 15 car accident. This list is for films where at least one biker appears as a significant plot element. In this one, its wu and the other, more earthy lau on a raft, sliding down a raindrenched street in the middle of.
After losing his twoyearold son, lei andy lau begins a fourteenyearlong quest in search of his missing child. He befriends jessica at school and has problems with her speed crazy bully ex. Andy lau, chienlien wu, mantat ng, kwong leung wong. Best remembered as andy laus longoverdue best actor win at the 19th hong kong film awards after being nominated for three times in the past 1989s as tears go by, 1991s lee rock and 1995s full throttle, running out of time is a quirky yet entertaining catandmouse chase thriller featuring andy lau and lau chingwan at the top of their game. Andy lau stars as joe, a motorcycle street racer who takes part in illegal racing all over hong kong. This 2003 docufilm concentrated on motogp, following the 2001 and 2002 seasons to give an incredible insight into the world of the top level of grand prix motorcycle racing. With an internal gang war brewing, trumpet wants dee dead, and the cops led by lau kong want him brought in. Mar 25, 2006 a canto song by andy lau about a show where he ride a bike and crashed.