Circle of Iron
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Actor: Christopher Lee, David Carradine, Jeff Cooper, Richard Moore (IV), Roddy McDowallBrand: WEA DES Moines Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Model: 581081
Studio: Blue Underground
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- At the height of his international fame, the legendary Bruce Lee along with his friend and student James Coburn and Oscar®-winning screenwriter Stirling Silliphant began to write what he believed would be the greatest achievement of his film career. Five years after his mysterious death, Lee s vision would finally be realized. David Carradine (KILL BILL), Christopher Lee (THE LORD OF THE RING
Movie Reviews of Circle of Iron
Movie Review: A Great 70's Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
Circle of Iron (originally titled "The Silent Flute") was an attempt to capitalize on the wild popularity of Bruce Lee and the Television show "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine. The script had been sketched together by Bruce Lee, Stirling Silliphant and James Coburn shortly after the Green Hornet was cancelled and just before Lee left Hollywood to make his fortune in China. It had been mothballed and then re-written after the death of Lee and stands as a testament to the "Little Dragon's" personal philosphy on life and death. Those who have read "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do" by Bruce Lee will recognize Bruce' fighting philosophy taken to the macrocosm of life in this film.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the martial arts fight scenes are certainly not Bruce Lee, however, the "odd" fighting styles of the actors sort of add to the surreal almost magical atmosphere of this film. The movies strength does not come from its martial arts, but rather its beautiful philosphy, wonderful cinematography and breathtaking locations. The movie was filmed entirely on location in India.
The story revolves around Cord the Seeker, who is really sort of an "everyman" that attempts to find a Book of Enlightenment by defeating one master warrior after another (ala 'Game of Death'). David Carradine plays several roles in this film, each one using different styles. Though Carradine at the time was a beginner martial artist, his physical presense and movement is interesting to say the least and makes for an entertaining fight scene. Carradine also plays a blind martial arts/Zen master that helps to guide Cord. For fans of the 70's tv series, Kung Fu it's enjoyable to see Carradine finally take his place as the heir of Master Po. One can almost imagine Kwai Chang Caine fully realized as this master.
I for one found great spiritual truth in Circle of Iron and would recommend it to anyone interested, not only in the late Bruce Lee's personal beliefs, but for anyone interested in looking deeply within themselves.
Summary of Circle of Iron
The Adventure Epic Written By Bruce Lee ? His Dream Project He Would Never Live To See!At the height of his international fame, the legendary Bruce Lee ? along with his friend and student James Coburn and Oscar®-winning screenwriter Stirling Silliphant ? began to write what he believed would be the greatest achievement of his film career. Five years after his mysterious death, Lee?s vision would finally be realized. David Carradine (KILL BILL), Christopher Lee (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), Roddy McDowall (PLANET OF THE APES) and Eli Wallach (THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY) star in this acclaimed cult hit that brings Lee?s personal philosophy to the screen with a still-potent combination of mysticism, humor and martial arts mayhem.
CIRCLE OF IRON ? also known as THE SILENT FLUTE ? has now been remastered from its original negative and features exclusive Extras that honor the legacy of Bruce Lee, including an all-new interview with David Carradine.
"The Most Elaborate And Most Beautiful Martial Arts Film To Ever Come Our Way!" ?The New York Post
"Striking And Surrealistic!" ?The Soho News
EXTRAS INCLUDE:
? Playing The Silent Flute: Interview With Star David Carradine
? Audio Commentary with Director Richard Moore
? Bruce Lee's The Silent Flute: A History By Davis Miller & Klae Moore (text essay)
? Alternate Title Sequence
? Theatrical Trailer
? TV Spots
? Poster & Still Galleries
? First Draft Script By Bruce Lee, James Coburn & Stirling Silliphant (DVD-Rom)
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