This profile has s p o i l e r s about the bulk of the movie. A young martial artist embarks on an adventure, encountering other martial artists in battle until o. The amount of fighting is limited and handled in a rather matteroffact style when it occurs, with a greater emphasis being placed on thoughtful dialogue exchanges that have a pronounced philosophical bent. As a glance at the plot synopsis should reveal, circle of iron is far from typical kung fu film fare. Great movie with esoteric meaning circle of iron dvd for sale for those who are into spirituality of a buddhist or gnostic nature, you should love this movie. The original title the silent flute is more appropriate, but still kinda misleading like, the flute is audible, even when its not in fact being played but i guess they thought it didnt sound actiony enough. Circle of iron is a classic kung fu flick staring david caradine. Watch circle of iron on yesmovies, in a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter cord jeff cooper embarks on an adventure, encountering other martial artists in battle until one day he meets an aging blind man who will show him the true meaning of martial arts and life. Interview with star david carradine, an audio commentary with director richard moore with some assist by blue undergrounds david gregory, a textual supplement titled bruce lees the. Cowritten with actor and friend james coburn, and writer stirling siliphant, bruce wanted to convey his philosophy on martial arts and zen buddhism to a wider audience. This movie has a lot of things but one thing is does not have is a circle of iron.
The adventure epic written by bruce lee his dream project he never lived to see. David carradine, jeff cooper, christopher lee akas. The movie is called circle of iron, but is also known as the silent flute, and was originally written by bruce lee, that would have starred it. Circle of iron is a martial artsthemed fantasy film written by stirling silliphant, stanley mann, james coburn, and bruce lee. Allegedly bruce lees personal dream project, it was realized. The film is also known as the silent flute, which was the original title of the story conceived by lee, james coburn and stirling silliphant in 1969. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Circle of iron on dvd 827058108195 from blue underground. He seeks to find the place where the true inner spirit of the martial arts is being taught. Lee planned to star in the film but died before filming began. After lees death in 1973, silliphant and stanley mann completed the screenplay, and lees part was given to kung fu television star david. Circle of iron movie trailer blue underground youtube.
He is on a quest to find the book of all knowledge which is held by the all knowing and evil wizard zentan. Bruce lees lost movie in 1970, a young martial arts instructor embarked upon an ambitious project. Sean heads off to a magical land of barbarian kickboxers in search of enlightenment with circle of iron 1978, aka the silent flute. This article details the filmography of actor bruce lee three of lees films enter the dragon, circle of iron and game of death premiered after his death.
Based on a story by bruce lee, it focuses on a man. Cord circle of iron 1978 movie jeff cooper character. Silliphant rewrote the story, and filmed with david carradine playing the lead the second time carradine would play a role originally intended for lee. Circle of iron is a 1978 martial arts fantasy film cowritten by bruce lee, who intended to star in. Circle of iron 1979 stream and watch online moviefone. Although the essential idea behind circle of iron was that it would be a lesson in eastern philosophy and the martial arts, its clear that the finished product is far from being what lee had originally envisioned. Cord decides to learn from the man who be believes could possess the wisdom that will enable him to complete his quest. The circle of iron was a classic karate style fighting movie from 1978 with a memorable story and a twist at the end. The inspector general 1949 comedy, drama, musical, romance danny kaye, walter slezak, barbara bates feature. It would be one of jennings last movies before her death. A fantasy martial arts film written by bruce lee, with james coburn and stirling sillphant.
Circle of iron uk trailer the silent flute hd youtube. Now circle of iron producer paul maslansky has secured rights and financing for a new feature length film, which will be written by his son, sasha maslansky, and based on lees original work. Well, one reason why not is that maslansky has made this film once before. Aspiringmartial artist cord lives in a desertlike world where nearly everyone he meets practices or has practised a martial art. Circle of iron is a 1978 martial arts fantasy film cowritten by bruce lee, who intended to star in the film himself, but died before production. Circle of iron 1979 in a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter cord jeff cooper loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful book of all knowedge from zetan. Circle of iron dvd movie buy it now at cd universe. The story follows a young martial artist named cord the seeker. Circle of iron, which opens today at the loews state and rko 86th street theaters, is a fairy tale for small boys with big, deadly feet. The original screenplay was written by bruce lee, with help from actor james. Some of the actions in this movie are downright disturbing, the character of cord is always laughing and running around like a complete madman. Circle of iron bruce lee and james coburn conceived the story for this unusual blend of fantasy, martial arts adventure, and zen mysticism that should please cult movie collectors and action aficionados with a taste for the offbeat.
According to a recent biography of bruce lee the film was intended to be shot in 1969. Originally titled the silent flute, lee died before he could film it. This action packed movie, circle of iron, which came from a story called the silent flute by the late bruce lee, is one of the very best martial arts films ever made. The silent flute, superb cult movie, created and given life by bruce lee. 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. Learn more about circle of iron and releases of this film on dvd, bluray, vhs and more on filmogs. In the 1970s hed be called a karate fighter or kungfu fighter. In 1978 he produced the amusing but not terribly good circle of iron, which starred david carradine and was also based on. Blue undergrounds dvd release of circle of iron presents the film in a 1. Also known as circle of iron, this is the second posthumous bruce lee project the first being game of death that never came to fruition. Staring david carradine, christopher lee, erica creer and earl maynard. Even with the horrible acting and dubious fight scenes with the costar jeff cooper, this movie stands out overall as a fantastic and meaningful film. People say the ending was anti climactic, but to me it meant that his journey was a way to find himself and the book of knowledge is a joke. As it happened, i was somewhat let down by the film.
Bruce lee had some marvelous insights in making this movie. Avco embassy original onesheet poster 27x41, folded, for the richard moore directed martial arts movie circle of iron 1978 starring david carradine, jeff cooper, sir christopher lee, roddy mcdowall and eli wallach. The film is also known as the silent flute, which was the original title of the story conceived by bruce lee, james coburn, and stirling silliphant in 1969. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. The adventure epic written by bruce lee his dream project he would never live to see. Deathsport is a 1978 science fiction b film produced by roger corman and directed by allan arkush and nicholas niciphor.
Circle of iron 1978 saturday night freak show podcast. Ive edited it down to the moments that stand out, which provoke self reflection and deep pause for thought. Circle of iron 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Im all for exotic action adventure stuff a genre which got something of a revival during this era but, despite. The film stars david carradine and playboy playmate claudia jennings. A young martial artist, cord the seeker, competes for and loses the right to go on a quest for the book of all knowlege held by a wizard named zetan, but he goes along the path to seek zetan anyway. This symbolladen drama explores the inner mythology of martial arts practice and is based on a bruce lee story idea. Circle of iron 1979 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Circle of iron is a 1978 martial arts and fantasy film cowritten by bruce lee, who intended to star in the film himself, but he died before production. Released 1979, circle of iron stars david carradine, jeff cooper, roddy mcdowall, eli wallach the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic.