Fatal Contact (film)
Encyclopedia
Fatal Contact is a 2006
Hong Kong
martial arts film
that was written and directed by Dennis Law
and stars Wu Jing as a young man who is trained with the fighting techniques of Sanshou martial arts
, and lured into the world of illegal martial arts fighting. The film features an ensemble
supporting cast that includes Ronald Cheng
, Theresa Fu
, Miki Yeung
, Cheung Siu-Fai
, Ken Lo
, Andy On
and Lam Suet
.
's third film as a writer and director. He reunites with the same crew he used to work on his last two films The Unusual Youth
and Love @ First Note
. The film was produced by Law's production company, Point of View Movie Production Co. Ltd., Charles Heung
's China Star Entertainment
and Paco Wong's Gold Label Entertainment
, the management company of Wu Jing, Ronald Cheng and Miki Yeung. Fight choreography was coordinated by Nicky Li, a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
.
. Li had served as choreographer and stunt coordinator for Dennis Law's previous two films The Unusual Youth and Love @ First Note. In Beijing, China, Wu Jing prepared for his role by training in Sanshou martial arts
. Wu admitted to receiving injuries on set, and described the film as his toughest work to date. His manager, Paco Wong, arranged for him to stay in a special hostel, as he would be staying in Hong Kong during the two-month shoot.
During filming, Wu had to deal with different opponents each day, and had to use various techniques against them. He also worked very closely with Li, discussing and exploring various moves with him They would try out different moves before demonstrating to the rest of the cast. The major fight scene between Wu and Xing Yu
required two rehearsals before proceeding to actual filming, which was done in two takes.
The production crew also took extra precaution when filming action scenes involving Ronald Cheng as Cheng had not recovered from a previous waist injured. Prior to filming, Cheng had sought guidance from Wu, and discovered several fatal moves in the art of combat
, one of which resulted in a thumb injury caused by Wu.
picked up distribution rights for the film and released the film on DVD
as part of their Dragon Dynasty
collection. The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD was released on January 22, 2008. Features on the DVD include interviews with Wu Jing, Theresa Fu
and Miki Yeung
and a feature commentary with Dennis Law and Hong Kong Cinema
expert Bey Logan
.
Hong Kong films of 2006
-2006:-External links:* * Hong Kong films of 2006 at * at Hong Kong Film Archive...
Hong Kong
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
martial arts film
Martial arts film
Martial arts film is a film genre. A sub-genre of the action film, martial arts films contain numerous fights between characters, usually as the films' primary appeal and entertainment value, and often as a method of storytelling and character expression and development. Martial arts are frequently...
that was written and directed by Dennis Law
Dennis Law Sau-Yiu
Dennis Law Sau-yiu is a Hong Kong film producer, screenwriter and director. He is the former chairman and executive director of Milkyway Image, and a founder of its subsidiary company Point of View Movie Production Co. Ltd...
and stars Wu Jing as a young man who is trained with the fighting techniques of Sanshou martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
, and lured into the world of illegal martial arts fighting. The film features an ensemble
Ensemble cast
An ensemble cast is made up of cast members in which the principal actors and performers are assigned roughly equal amounts of importance and screen time in a dramatic production. This kind of casting became more popular in television series because it allows flexibility for writers to focus on...
supporting cast that includes Ronald Cheng
Ronald Cheng
-Biography:Originally intending to work behind the scenes as a composer and record producer, Cheng did odd jobs at his father ’s company EMI— which included doing back-up vocals for the likes of Alan Tam and Priscilla Chan — during summers as a youth...
, Theresa Fu
Theresa Fu
Theresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with...
, Miki Yeung
Miki Yeung
Miki Yeung is a Hong Kong cantopop singer and actress. In 2002, she joined the cantopop music idol group Cookies. In 2005, her film b420 was awarded the Grand Prix Award: The 19th Fukuoka Asian Film Festival...
, Cheung Siu-Fai
Cheung Siu-Fai
Eddie Cheung Siu-fai is a Hong Kong actor best known for his many supporting or everyman roles similar to Liu Kai-chi.-Filmography:-TV series:-External links:* on Sina Weibo* at the Hong Kong Cinemagic* on LoveHKFilm.com...
, Ken Lo
Ken Lo
Ken Low Wai-kwong is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist and a ex-member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team.-Early life:...
, Andy On
Andy On
Andy On Chi-kit is a Chinese American actor and martial artist.-Biography:On was born on 11 May 1977, in Providence, Rhode Island. As a native to the USA, Andy On can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese...
and Lam Suet
Lam Suet
Lam Suet is a Hong Kong actor.-Biography:Lam was born in Tianjin, and came to Hong Kong as a youth in 1979 to receive inheritance money left by his grandfather. Soon after all the money had been squandered and Lam had to work various odd jobs to make a living.In the mid-eighties he got employment...
.
Plot
A young Chinese martial art national champion, Kong, came to Hong Kong on a short contract with a Chinese opera group. A small-time gambling boss, Ma, was impressed with Kong that he wants him to be his fighter in the underground all-contact boxing world. In need of money, Kong makes up his mind to enter the underground boxing scene with his girlfriend Tin, and together they were under control. Kong's fighting skills made him unbeatable in the arena, but after each win, he gets himself in too deep with the underground world.Cast
- Wu Jing as Kong Ko
- Ronald ChengRonald Cheng-Biography:Originally intending to work behind the scenes as a composer and record producer, Cheng did odd jobs at his father ’s company EMI— which included doing back-up vocals for the likes of Alan Tam and Priscilla Chan — during summers as a youth...
as 'Captain' Chan Shing - Theresa FuTheresa FuTheresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with...
as Chui Chi - Miki YeungMiki YeungMiki Yeung is a Hong Kong cantopop singer and actress. In 2002, she joined the cantopop music idol group Cookies. In 2005, her film b420 was awarded the Grand Prix Award: The 19th Fukuoka Asian Film Festival...
as Siu Tin - Cheung Siu-FaiCheung Siu-FaiEddie Cheung Siu-fai is a Hong Kong actor best known for his many supporting or everyman roles similar to Liu Kai-chi.-Filmography:-TV series:-External links:* on Sina Weibo* at the Hong Kong Cinemagic* on LoveHKFilm.com...
as Ma Ho-Keung - Ken LoKen LoKen Low Wai-kwong is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist and a ex-member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team.-Early life:...
as Chan Sun - Andy OnAndy OnAndy On Chi-kit is a Chinese American actor and martial artist.-Biography:On was born on 11 May 1977, in Providence, Rhode Island. As a native to the USA, Andy On can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese...
as Silver Dragon - Lam SuetLam SuetLam Suet is a Hong Kong actor.-Biography:Lam was born in Tianjin, and came to Hong Kong as a youth in 1979 to receive inheritance money left by his grandfather. Soon after all the money had been squandered and Lam had to work various odd jobs to make a living.In the mid-eighties he got employment...
as Soo - Timmy HungTimmy HungTimmy Hung Tin Ming is a Hong Kong actor and the eldest son of martial arts superstar Sammo Hung. He is half Korean, his mother is Sammo Hung's first wife.-Film:-Television series:-External links:* at the Hong Kong Movie Database*...
as Portland Street Fighter - Chan Man-Ching as fighter
- Lee Chi Kit as Ricky's gangster
- Kenji Tanigaki as fighter
- Antohny Carpio as fighter
Production
Fatal Contact is Dennis LawDennis Law Sau-Yiu
Dennis Law Sau-yiu is a Hong Kong film producer, screenwriter and director. He is the former chairman and executive director of Milkyway Image, and a founder of its subsidiary company Point of View Movie Production Co. Ltd...
's third film as a writer and director. He reunites with the same crew he used to work on his last two films The Unusual Youth
The Unusual Youth
The Unusual Youth is a 2005 Hong Kong teen comedy-drama film centering on five disillusioned Hong Kong teenagers living on the island of Cheung Chau as they try to deal with life in spite of family backgrounds. The film stars Race Wong of 2R fame, Yan Ng, Marco Lok and Raymond Wong...
and Love @ First Note
Love @ First Note
Love @ First Note is a 2006 Hong Kong teen romance film, written, produced and directed by Dennis Law, and starring Alex Fong, Justin Lo, and Kary Ng...
. The film was produced by Law's production company, Point of View Movie Production Co. Ltd., Charles Heung
Charles Heung
Charles Heung Wah-Keung is a Hong Kong actor-turned-film producer and presenter. As founder of Win's Entertainment in the 1980s and China Star Entertainment Group in the 1990s, he has helped established the careers of various cinematic icons in Hong Kong that include Stephen Chow, Chow Yun-fat,...
's China Star Entertainment
China Star Entertainment Group
China Star Entertainment Group is a Hong Kong film production company and film distributor. It was established in 1992 by film producer Charles Heung, and has been known as a huge distributor and film producer of films made mostly in Cantonese dialect....
and Paco Wong's Gold Label Entertainment
Gold Label Records
Gold Label is an independent, Hong Kong-based entertainment company launched with the support of EMI, and acquired EMI Music Taiwan / EMI Music China in 2008, reforming to Gold Typhoon....
, the management company of Wu Jing, Ronald Cheng and Miki Yeung. Fight choreography was coordinated by Nicky Li, a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt Team
Jackie Chan Stunt Team
The Jackie Chan Stunt Team , also known as Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association is a group of stuntmen and martial artists who work alongside Jackie Chan.-History:...
.
Filming
Filming for Fatal Contact began in Hong Kong on 11 April 2006 under the tentative titles Black Fist and Underground Fist (黑拳). Filming had finally ended with a production inaguaration on 24 May 2006.Fight choreography
The fight sequences were choreographed by Nicky Li, a member of the Jackie Chan Stunt TeamJackie Chan Stunt Team
The Jackie Chan Stunt Team , also known as Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association is a group of stuntmen and martial artists who work alongside Jackie Chan.-History:...
. Li had served as choreographer and stunt coordinator for Dennis Law's previous two films The Unusual Youth and Love @ First Note. In Beijing, China, Wu Jing prepared for his role by training in Sanshou martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
. Wu admitted to receiving injuries on set, and described the film as his toughest work to date. His manager, Paco Wong, arranged for him to stay in a special hostel, as he would be staying in Hong Kong during the two-month shoot.
During filming, Wu had to deal with different opponents each day, and had to use various techniques against them. He also worked very closely with Li, discussing and exploring various moves with him They would try out different moves before demonstrating to the rest of the cast. The major fight scene between Wu and Xing Yu
Xing Yu
Xing Yu a.k.a. Shi Xing Yu gained his fame after playing the role of Coolie in the movie Kung Fu Hustle.He was a 32nd generation martial monk at the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song ....
required two rehearsals before proceeding to actual filming, which was done in two takes.
The production crew also took extra precaution when filming action scenes involving Ronald Cheng as Cheng had not recovered from a previous waist injured. Prior to filming, Cheng had sought guidance from Wu, and discovered several fatal moves in the art of combat
Combat
Combat, or fighting, is a purposeful violent conflict meant to establish dominance over the opposition, or to terminate the opposition forever, or drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed....
, one of which resulted in a thumb injury caused by Wu.
DVD release
American film distributor The Weinstein CompanyThe Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company is an American film studio founded by Bob and Harvey Weinstein in 2005 after the brothers left the then-Disney-owned Miramax Films, which they had co-founded in 1979...
picked up distribution rights for the film and released the film on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
as part of their Dragon Dynasty
Dragon Dynasty
Dragon Dynasty is a joint venture started by The Weinstein Company and Genius Products. The company was created on May 23, 2006 for the sole purpose of distributing East Asian films on DVD in the US, whose licenses are held by, or will be acquired by The Weinstein Company...
collection. The 2-Disc Special Edition DVD was released on January 22, 2008. Features on the DVD include interviews with Wu Jing, Theresa Fu
Theresa Fu
Theresa Fu Wing is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, film and television actress, and model.Fu was introduced by Talent Bang model agency in order to become a pop star. She started her career in 2002 as one of the members of Cookies, the group disbanded in 2005.In 2005 she recorded a duet "自欺欺人" with...
and Miki Yeung
Miki Yeung
Miki Yeung is a Hong Kong cantopop singer and actress. In 2002, she joined the cantopop music idol group Cookies. In 2005, her film b420 was awarded the Grand Prix Award: The 19th Fukuoka Asian Film Festival...
and a feature commentary with Dennis Law and Hong Kong Cinema
Cinema of Hong Kong
The cinema of Hong Kong is one of the three major threads in the history of Chinese language cinema, alongside the cinema of China, and the cinema of Taiwan...
expert Bey Logan
Bey Logan
Bey Logan is a respected expert on East Asian cinema, particularly Hong Kong action cinema. He is also notable as a screenwriter, film producer and as a martial artist who has had roles in a number of films, including the 2003 Dante Lam film The Twins Effect.He has written two books - Hong Kong...
.