THAI ACTION MOVIES
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In 1960s Thai Action movies genre was dominated partly by espionage thrillers. Under Thanin Kraivichian's government (1976-1977), Thai people were tought to be afraid of communism and that the way to survive was to protect the nation, the religion and the monarchy. This idea was present in many Thai films during the 1960s and 1970s (following the communist victory in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). After the military coup in October 1976 made timely by the deaths of students in the Thammasat University Massacre, villains in Thai actions films (หนังบู๊) were communists, usually from Vietnam. Heroes were soldiers or members from right wing groups such as the Village Scouts (ลูกเสือชาวบ้าน). Popular plot was a secret policeman or soldier going to Isan to destroy a communist invasion. In the late 1980s, after the Communist party of Thailand collapsed, this plot became less popular.
Year: 1960
Thai title: สามพราน
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Neramit
Main actor: Somkuan Krajangsat,Taksin Jampol,Tat Ekathat,Sompol Kongsuwan,Jamroon Nuatjim
Main actress: Usa Atcharanimit
Thai movie สามพราน was released in year 1960. Main actors and actresses are are Somkuan Krajangsat, Taksin Jampol, Usa Atcharanimit, รต.อุทัย ชาญชวัท, ร.ต.ต.นิทัศน์ เศวตนันทน์, Tat Ekathat, Sompol Kongsuwan, Jamroon Nuatjim, มัทนา อลงศกรณ์, สุมาลี เนียวกุล. Movie director is Neremit. The story was written by อ.อรรถจินดา. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence in 16mm format can still be seen. It lasts fifteen minutes. The movie takes place during a period when movies against communist threat were popular. The colorful and sharp remaining sequence shows a lady holding a gun towards Somkuan Krajangsat. Finally, she is releasing him after his explanation. Two ladies are fleeing from a cell after neutralizing the guard. Tat Ekathat is having a fight with Somkuan Krajangsat. The first lady helps the other ones to flee. A dancer is performing in a club. Two ruffians are looking for troubles. The lady owner cannot stop them. Somkuan Krajangsat intervenes and fighting occurs. Policeman Jamroon Nuatjim arrives when fighting is over. The lady takes care of Somkuan Krajangsat’s injuries. The owner invites him for talking. A Buddhist ceremony, where Tat Ekathat is present, occurs. The poster was drawn by Piek Poster. Somkuan Krajangsat is well known for his roles as father in Thai movies but he was even a main actor and a movie director in some 1950s and early 1960s decades movies. With the rise of Mitr Chaibancha, Chaiya and Sombat Methanee, he had to focus on second roles.
Year: 1967
Thai title: 7 พระกาฬ
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Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Adul Dulyarat,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Ruj Ronnapop,Boo Wibunnan,Sukon Koewliam,Adinan Singhiran,Paen Pleumsachai
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Preeya Roongrueng,Kwanta Buapliensri
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Seven convicts (ผู้ต้องหา) are inside a van. Their van has a crash so they can successfully escape. They have all different characters, i. e. Dam Prasakorn (ดามพ์ ดัสกร) a car robber, Tong Bai (ทองใบ) a former traditional folk singer (พระเอกลิเก), Han Meuang Tong (หาญ เมืองทอง), Ai Meut (มืด ธรณี), Khom (คม) a tireless card player, Boonmee (บุญมี) a gunman (มือปืน), Phayak (พยัคฆ์). Police is chasing them so some of them are stealing motorbike, car or horse to flee away. Han Meuang Tong, son of a village headman (กำนันเหิน), is having issues with local mafia leader Saen (พ่อเลี้ยงแสน). Saen accuses Han Meuang to have killed his younger brother ten years ago. He wishes to take revenge and sends ruffians to kill him in his hotel. Paeng - 1960 cliche of small virtue lady featured with a cigarette - is supposed to seduce Han Meuang while Pol shall shoot him. It fails and Pol is captured by police thanks to Han Meuang and Thong Bai. Han Meuang's father is unhappy with his son (เสือร้าย) and wishes to kill him as he is now a convict (โจร). Soi (สร้อย), daughter of Saen, helps to hide Khom in her room and asks her father to recruit him. Sia (เสี่ยมังกร), another local mafia leader involved in illegal sawmills, wishes Han Meuang to join him but Saen's ruffians injure Han Meuang following a trap. Saen’s ruffians terrorize the villagers to find where Han Meuang is hiding. His sister is even kidnapped. Han Meuang needs to fight back (สู้). A mysterious masked leader (นายอนันต์) reunited the seven fugitives (7 พระกาฬ) together and also all Saen / Sia ruffians. He needs them for a secret mission. They need to get a cargo of weapons to be sold illegally. But police is aware and tries to catch them. There is a police spy within the seven guys (มีหนอนบนไส้). A police inspector is captured to find who the spy is. It is Dam Prasakorn (กรมสืบราชการ). The police inspector (สารวัตร) finally succeeds to flee and it is discovered that three of the former fugitives are working for the police. Han Meuang, wishing to help Thailand, helps to release them. Traitors to Thailand (ทรยศขายชาติ) shall be stopped. Many fights and shootings are happening between the four men and the traitors. Police intervenes also. Ruffians are all killed and their leader's helicopter is shot down by Han Meuang. Finally Han Meuang is an undercover soldier (กองทัพ) so he reconciles with his father. There is moralist ending as Tong Bai also surrenders to police and gives back the money left in a suitcase by the ruffians. This movie includes a mix of action and comedy. it features a beautifully restored colorful picture and lasts 2h21mn. It reminds of 1954 “Seven Samurai” Japanese movie or 1960 “The Magnificent Seven” American movie. Another Thai movie named “7 พระกาฬ” was released in 1983.
Year: 1967
Thai title: ใต้เงาปืน
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Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Adul Dulyarat,Taksin Jampol,Lor Tok,Adinan Singhiran,Man Teeraphol
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Chadaporn Wachirapranee
Thai movie ใต้เงาปืน was released in year 1967. This movie features Mitr Chaibancha as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a twenty minutes sequence is left to be seen. Mitr Chaibancha is listening to the ruffians using a radio. A bomb is set on the railway tracks on the way of the train to Bangkok. Mitr (แทน ท่าม่วง) and Prachuap Ruekyamdee (ช่วง สีคิ้ว) are going to help and stop the train on time of course. Adul Dulyarat is ปลิว ปากน้ำโพ. Other actors and actresses include Lor Tok, Taksin Jampol, Adinan Singhiran, Chadaporn Wachirapranee, Man Teeraphol. The original poster in newspaper says that Juree Osiri and Sompong Phonmitr are dubbing the movie.
Year: 1969
Thai title: พญาโศก
English title:
Rating: 4/5
Director: Cherd Songsri
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sawin Sawangrat,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Choomporn Theppitak,Sukon Koewliam,Joomjim Khemlek
Main actress: Suthisa Putnuch,Pawana Chanajit,Kaenjai Meenakanit
During World War 2, a man betrays his country (ขายชาติ) and even kills his wife Narinee as she refuses to keep silent. The father then disappears. His own daughter flees and is rescued by a young man called Boripat, who put her in a well off family. She is renamed Lamphap. A few years have passed. Lamphap (Suthisa Putnuch) is a beautiful grown up lady. Boripat plans to become deputy (ผู้แทน) in Phatalung province. Boripat and Lamphap love each other. Cheutchalao (Kaenjai Meenakanit), a jealous lady who wishes to marry Boripat, shows to Boripat’s mother a picture of Lamphap’s mother. Is it good that Boripat as a future deputy marry a country traitor? Following a night with Boripat, Lamphap flees away as she is ashamed of her background. Boripat looks for her. When he is aware of her parents’ background, he breaks up with her and finally marries Cheutchalao. Lamphap is followed by her father's bad reputation. Boripat has become a member of parliament. Cheutchalao introduces Khun Yousapong (Prachuap Ruekyamdee), who is a salesman, to Boripat. Boripat needs to pay back the funding he receives from him through some sales advantages with government projects. Boripat rejects and resigns as he refuses to betray his own principles. Cheutchalao is very upset as Yousapong is in fact her hidden lover. She even refuses to keep the child she is currently having with Boripat! Cheutchalao has an argument with Boripat’s mother causing her to fall from the stairs and dies. Boripat then indulged in alcohol and, being sick, decides to die in the place he met Lamphap the first time. He dies in her arms. Kenang is the child born of their brief union. Many years have passed. A young lady called Pen (Pawana Chanajit) stops by the village due to a flat tyre and is helped by Kenang (คนป้า). Pen is daughter of the salesman Yousapong. Salesman is still with stepmother (แม่เลี้ยง) Cheutchalao. Yousapong has always been concerned about money only (ไม่รู้ค่าความรัก). Pen dances on a show and displays her great dancing performing skills (รำไทย) to pay back his father as studies compensation. She gets a reward and wishes to offer it to Lamphap but Cheutchalao prevents her to do it as Lamphap is daughter of a country traitor (เป็นกรรม). Chatkalin, Lamphap’s second son (Choomporn Theppitak) doesn't want anybody to mention he is Lamhap's son anymore as he wished to marry Pen. He is in fact Boripat and Cheutchalao's son. Cheutchalao left the child in an orphanage and Lamphap, having pity, raised him. Well off people (ผู้ดี), having status, are seeing down poor people. As a revenge Kenang kidnaps Pen and brings her to a remote place near seaside. Chatkalin burns Lamphap's house as retaliation. Kenang, having finally freed Pen, arrives on time to save his mother. Following a fight with Chatkalin, a passer-by is shot. They all accuse Kenang. Lamphap chases everybody. A policeman offers her an opportunity to clean her name but she has to give information regarding the secret place where her traitor father and his team are hiding. After reaching the place in the mountain, Lamphap’s father wished to test her if she is not a spy. She shall kill her own son, Kenang, as he has been accused by Cheutchalao, Chatkalin and Yousapong of having killed the father’s own son, i.e. the passer-by. Only Pen defends Kenang. Lamphap has to do a sacrifice (เสียสละ), i.e. Kenang’s life against the four other lives (Cheutchalao, Chatkalin, Yousapong, Pen). Finally one of the ruffians revolts for the sake of his country preventing Lamphap to make an impossible choice. Bad characters are punished. Some episodes were cut in this Lepso VCD release, i.e. one episode where Sombat Methanee is singing and another climax episode when the ruffian forces the mother (Suthisa Putnuch) to shoot her own son (Sombat Methanee) but finally changes his mind. Sombat Methanee plays both the father Boripat and the son Kenang. This 1960s movie shows that faithfulness to country is more important that faithfulness to own family. It is typical of many 1960-1970s movies, which featured nationalist elements against the red communist threat. พญาโศก is a less known good movie from famous director Cherd Songsri. It also includes many references to the Thai royalty.
Year: 1969
Thai title: ยอดคนจริง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Ruj Ronnapop,Choomporn Theppitak,Sukon Koewliam,Preuhat Boonlong,Daonoi Duangjai,Chana Sriubon
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Somjit Sapsamruey,Manat Boonkiet
ยอดคนจริง is a Thai movie released in year 1969. It is in 16mm format so the movie is mute as such 16mm reels requires dubbing. Main actors are Mitr Chaibancha and Petchara Chaowarat. Other key actors include Ruj Ronnapop, Chana Sriubon, Choomporn Theppitak, Sukon Koewliam, Preuhat Boonlong, Daonoi Duangjai. It is a lost movie and only part of the first reel is left. A 16 minutes passage is available online. A few sequences are about Mitr listening to his boss (Preuhat Boonlong) blaming him. Mitr accepts to seat in a car following the driver’s advice for a job. There is a sequence in a nightclub with dance and music concert. Mitr is recruited as bouncer in this nightclub. Fight erupts in the nightclub with Choomporn. Mitr’s boss, aware of it, is going to cane him but Petchara prevents it. Working as gardener, Mitr gets comfort from his mum (Somjit Sapsamruey), Petchara and Ruj. The poster is great and shows sequences that are unfortunately not in the 16 minutes passage left. It shows that it is an action movie.
Year: 1969
Thai title: จอมคน
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Anucha Ratanaman,Sukon Koewliam,Choomporn Theppitak,Adinan Singhiran
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Kingdao Daranee
Patheut (Mitr Chaibancha) is the son of village leader Thong. He is just back after many years away from his village. He is mistaken as a robber by Chat (Anucha Ratanaman), local subdistrict headman, and his sister Baanyen. A local influential man (พ่อกำนัน), Meun Phan, terrorizes the population (เขามีอิทธิพล) with his thugs. Thong has also a daughter called Choompu. Cheung, son of Meun Phan, wishes to marry Choompu but she refuses. Rampha (Petchara) is the daughter of Meun Phan. Boonnga (Kaenjai Meenakanit) is the young wife of Meun Phan. Rampha wishes her father to stop acting this way but he rejects her requests. She asks help from Boonnga but without success. Patheut has arguments in a cafe with thugs but a young man called Chai (Choomporn Theppitak) gives him a hand. Rampha asks to stop the fighting so Patheut meets her for the first time. Ruffians put a bomb in Chat's car. Luckily Chat and Patheut escape to death as a thug robs their car and dies in the explosion. Patheut finally understands that Rampha has a good personality (ดีมาก) and is not same as her father. Rampha promises to help Patheut but Patheut needs to promise not to harm her father. Meun Phan suspects Boonnga to have a hidden lover. Ruffians kidnapp Choompu despite Chat's resistance. Thanks to Patheut and Chai, she is released. Choompu and Baanyen find the thugs' hidden refuge but get captured again. Ruffian leader Meun Phan orders to kill Chat and Thong (ปล้นบ้าน). Boonnga tells to Chai where the secret centre is. Chat and Chai release them again. Boonnga is shot by a thug. Police is surrounding the camp. Meun Phan is killed as he understands, thanks to Rampha, that he is taken the wrong path betraying his own country but it is too late to change side and to warn the police. Chai is in fact part of the border police (ตำรวจชายแดน). Following fierce fighting, ruffians are all killed or captured. Patheut is in fact the new district-chief officer (นายอำเภอคนใหม่). This movie is part of nationalist trend movies during decade 1960s with highlights on protecting Thai soil against potential invaders. The movie “จอมคน” was shot in Trat area and was released in year 1969. It lasts 1h47mn. It is still a colorful movie but it is incomplete as some parts are missing.
Year: 1969
Thai title: เทพบุตรสลาตัน
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Rating: 3/5
Director: วรุณ ฉัตรกุล ณ อยุธยา
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Sawin Sawangrat,Krai Kanchit,Pipop Pupinyo,Sukon Koewliam,Choomporn Theppitak,Pramin Jarujareet
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Yaowaret Nisakorn,Kaenjai Meenakanit
Thai movie เทพบุตรสลาตัน was released in year 1969. The movie features Mitr Chaibancha as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. A Vietnamese star is even featured as มิสชวนเชือง. Kantima (กันทิมา), veteran actress, is also present. The full movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 37 minutes is still left to be seen. A partial summary is still available. It is a part of nationalist movie trend (หนังรักชาติ) in the decades 1960s and 1970s. A summary is still available in old Thai stars magazines. Guerilla Maew Daeng (กองโจรแม้วแดง) wishes to take over Thailand. They are located on a mountain in Pitsanulok area. Thai government is aware and is sending police major Chat Chao Praya (ชาติ เจ้าพระยา) to handle this. Chat Chao Praya (Mitr Chaibancha) has to work jointly with Kundong (ขุนดง) (ชาญ กัมปนาท). Guerilla Maew Daeng is aware of the Thai government plans and sends somebody to kill police major Chat Chao Praya. Village headman Lao Song (Pramin Jarujareet) is tortured by Sawin Sawangrat, leader of the guerilla Maew Daeng. Madam Noo (Kaenjai Meenakanit) is part of Maew Daeng guerilla. Krai Kanchit and Kundong help to release Lao Song. Three Maew Daeng members come to Bangkok. Fighting happens between them vs Choomporn Theppitak and Chat Chao Praya. Thida (Petchara Chaowarat ) is the daughter of village headman Lao Song. Krai seems to play a double game. Maew Daeng guerilla embuscades Chat Chao Praya in the jungle. Kundong helps Chat Chao Praya but gets captured. Following shootings, Chat Chao Praya is injured but succeeds to escape. He is cured by Thida. During a village fair, the guerilla (มือปืน) shoots villagers. Chat Chao Praya gets rid of them and is brought to the attention of Thida's father, Lao Song. The left sequence ends here.
Year: 1969
Thai title: ลอยกระทง
English title: Loy Krathong
Rating: 3/5
Director: Neramit
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Adul Dulyarat,Boo Wibunnan,Adinan Singhiran,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Lor Tok,Tat Ekathat,Sukon Koewliam,Adul Dulyarat,Joomjim Khemlek,Pipop Pupinyo
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Metta Roongrat,Wassana Chalakorn,Tukata Jindanuch,Mom Chan Phuangwan
Thai movie ลอยกระทง was released in year 1969. It is a 16mm film so in mute state and no complete summary of the movie is left. The movie is incomplete as only 2h08mn is left. Mitr Chaibancha, Adul Dulyarat, Boo Wibunnan are watching ladies Petchara Chaowarat, Wassana Chalakorn, Metta Roongrat launching krathongs in the river during Loy Krathong festival. A speed boat makes Petchara fall in the water. Mitr rescues her. The speed boat is driven by Petchara's brother. As he dislikes his sister meeting the three young men, fighting happens. The father Tat Ekathat interposes himself but he doesn't like Mitr either. The father forbids them to meet. The movie is named Loy Krathong but the movie is about Loy Krathong festival only at the beginning of the movie when both Mitr and Petchara initially met. The movie is then more an action movie. Mitr and Petchara try to help a young kid tentatively treated by a tribe shaman (Lor Tok). Other villagers interpose as they are not used to western medicine. At nighttime one of the villagers (Pipop Pupinyo) brings the kid for injection. Finally Mitr sympathizes with the shaman and ends up taking care of several children! Metta is aggressed by three ruffians and gets help from Mitr and also a group of children (including famous child actress Tukata Jindanuch). Those children are mischievous. Disappointed not to get Mitr's love, Metta ends up to be drunk. Metta does use a trick on Petchara in order for Mitr to be disappointed by her. Metta prevents her to see Mitr. Mitr and Lor Tok have arguments with policemen and end up in jail. Prachuap Ruekyamdee releases them by using violence and threatening policemen. Mitr injures by the accident a policeman. Arguments are happening between tribe kids and Thai local kids. Petchara is their teacher. Adul Dulyarat, a policeman officer, tries to seduce Petchara. The father Tat Ekathat threatens his daughter of closing the school. Tat Ekathat is aggressed by thieves on a mountain road. Luckily Mitr, Prachuap, Lor Tok are around and chase away the thieves. The three friends realise that Boo Wibunnan is trafficking drug. Behind this traffic, there is involvement of Tat Ekathat and ruffians leader. Fist fighting erupts involving Adinan also. Tat Ekathat stops everybody. It is discovered that the candles on the krathong contain explosives. It looks like Boo Wibunnan and Lor Tok die in an explosion. Mitr and Prachuap are arrested by Adul and Sukon Koewliam, a policeman. They get transfered under military authority, who releases them. Metta is captured with ruffians. Two policemen gets captured also. Meanwhile Mitr follows up Adinan but gets injured by Ekathat's fellow worker. Mitr hides in the school and is treated by Petchara. Adul discovers Mitr in Petchara's room. Things get worse as Petchara is kidnapped and Mitr and Adul are locked in a room with Prachuap. They succeed to flee. Meanwhile Petchara is crucified by hill tribe villagers. Mitr fails to help her and is also crucified. Meanwhile Prachuap follows the ruffians leader and tries to prevent Adinan to rape Wassana Chalakorn. Adul with a bunch of policemen try to release Mitr and Petchara. Finally Prachuap and Wassana Chalakorn flee and release all the hill tribes children. Hill tribes villagers change side seeing their children now released. Ruffians blaze the village. A four minutes trailer is still available and showing some final scenes not present in the 2h08mn left to be seen. A final fight happens between Mitr and the ruffians leader.
Year: 1970
Thai title: 7 สิงห์คืนถิ่น
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Choomporn Theppitak,Krai Kanchit,Chanee Yotchai
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Metta Roongrat
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Thai movie 7 สิงห์คืนถิ่น was released in year 1970. Saeng Rawee (แสงระวี)(Metta Roongrat), young lady, just weds with Sing's father but she still tries to seduce the son Sing (สิงห์) (Mitr Chaibancha). The father blames his son (ลูกอกตัญญู) and decides to break the relationship with him (เลิกเป็นลูกพ่อกัน). Saeng Rawee has another lover called Kam Maen (คำแมน), who is the local ruffians leader (ดินแดนอิทธิพล). Seua (เสือ)(สมชาย ศรีภูมิ) is Sing's younger brother and becomes a bad guy under Kam Maen's guidance. Finally the father dies and legates everything to Sing. Saeng Rawee and Kam Maen try everything to destroy the testament (พินัยกรรม). Ruffians ask for the testament from doctor Phan. As he fights back he is shot dead and his wife is kidnapped. Phum Reun (ภุมริน), a friend, informs Sing regarding the latest news regarding his father's death, the doctor death and his young brother becoming a bad guy (โจร). Doctor (หมอ) Phan was his friend so Sing needs to go home to investigate who killed him. Sing gathers 7 friends to fight back against Kam Maen. One of them is Dokrak (ดอกรัก)(Choomporn Theppitak). Doktoi (ดอกเตย), owner of a local bar, recruits Dokrak, good singer, as he protects her versus ruffians led by Chanee Yotchai. Doktoi is Kam Maen's minor wife but there is no real love so she provides useful information to Dokrak. Sing and his friends prepare a plan. Seua, Sing's young brother, drinks heavily. Sing wants to bring him back to the right path (สายเลือดเดียวกัน). The two brothers fight as Sing doesn't want his brother Seua to become a bad guy. Ruffians would like to get the whole money so push the two brothers against each other. Sing meets Thaephee (Petchara Chaowara), who is a teacher inside the village. Sing's team eliminates one ruffians team. But Sing is then kidnapped. Seua plans to help his brother by exchanging Sing versus Kam Maen's daughter Vick. Kam Maen sells weapons and bombs to reds insurrection in order to use for rebellion against Thai government. He is a traitor (ขายชาติ). Kam Maen needs the testament to get more money to buy weapons. He tortures Sing to know the truth. Thae Phee is ready to everything (ยอมเป็นเมีย) to avoid Sing to become blind. But hopefully his friends can help and free him. The movie finishes with various shootings in which Sing's friends die, Seua dies and Sarawee dies by saving Sing's life against Kam Maen. Villagers are fighting against the traitors and the Thai flag is shown as the final image. The reds menace was present during decade 1960s in Northeastern region of Thailand. So such films were part of governmental propaganda. The movie is more than 2 hours and 20 minutes long. Some parts of the movie are missing and have been cut. Either they were in bad condition or Lepso Studio has to cut the movie to fit into a limited VCD format. There is no more original soundtrack as it is a 16mm movie. It is too bad as original songs are lost. Movie colors are wiped out.
Year: 1970
Thai title: วิญญาณดอกประดู่
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Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Adul Dulyarat,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Tat Ekathat,Somkuan Krajangsat,Tawan Siriwat,Lor Tok,Preuhat Boonlong,Joomjim Khemlek
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Sopha Sataporn,Metta Roongrat
Thai movie วิญญาณดอกประดู่ was released in year 1970. It features Mitr Chaibancha as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. Other actors and actresses include Sopha Sataporn, Adul Dulyarat, Metta Roongrat, Prachuap Ruekyamdee, Tat Ekathat, Somkuan Krajangsat, พูนสวัสดิ์, ทานฑัต, Joomjim Khemlek, Tawan Siriwat, โขน, Preuhat Boonlong, Lor Tok. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of four minutes remains to be seen. The sequence shows the opening sequence of the movie with the title and credits. The sequence also shows Tawan Siriwat holding a machine gun. It then also features some fightings between soldiers. Except Tawan Siriwat, no other actors or actresses can be seen in the left sequences. Some still pictures show Mitr Chaibancha wearing a soldier uniform. It is certainly a nationalist movie.
Year: 1971
Thai title: ข้าชื่อจ่าแผน
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Chanee Yotchai,Sor Asanajinda,Krai Kanchit,Man Teeraphol
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Chadaporn Wachirapranee,Kaenjai Meenakanit
Thai movie ข้าชื่อจ่าแผน was released in year 1971. First the movie was called วีรกรรมภูขี้เถ้า and started to be advertised / promoted in August 1970. When it was finally released on the market in August 1971, the name was changed to ข้าชื่อจ่าแผน. Two posters are available. It features Sombat Methanee as main actor and Aranya Namwong as main actress. It is a movie in 16mm format so it is in mute state as such format requests live dubbing. The movie is lost in Thailand but a remaining sequence of 1h35mn is still available. Hill tribe Chanee Yotchai is holding a machine gun. Chadaporn Wachirapranee is found kissing Chanee by Sombat so Chanee gets punched and Chadaporn gets scolded. Sor Asanajinda stops them. Hill tribe Krai Kanchit sets side with Chanee. Chadaporn tries to seduce Sor but to no avail. Chanee promises to revenge over Sombat. Aranya is a hill tribe young lady. Chanee and his men embuscade Sombat and Sor but they are pushed back. Chanee becomes the new village leader following a putsch. An army helicopter lands and heavy fighting happens with Chanee's men. Sombat and two friends are kidnapped by a group of village women led by Aranya, who use them as their “toys”. General actor Man Teeraphol is leading the soldiers. As the ladies throw their clothes away, the three men have to wear Tarzan clothes. The ladies end up in bikini also. Fighting happens with ruffians. They try to release the village leader but without success. One of Sombat’s friends loses his girlfriend, being raped and killed by ruffians. Kaenjai Meenakanit is the real leader of the ruffians. She likes Sombat. Sombat has to be very careful as Chanee knows who he is. One of Sombat’s friend disguises himself into a weird Chinese master. Aranya and her girls are captured while trying to meet Sombat. Krai changes side. Final heavy fightings happen. Krai and Chanee shot each other. Chadaporn, who holds a timer bomb, throws herself on Kaenjai as she understands she has been dumped by Chanee and Kaenjai.
Year: 1973
Thai title: ทอง
English title: Gold
Rating: 3/5
Director: Chalong Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Krung Srivilai,Greg Morris,Pipop Pupinyo,Dam Datsakorn,Somsak Chaisongkram
Main actress: Tham Thuy Hang,Donnapha Sophee
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A huge quantity of Thai gold is stolen. An American agent recruits some Thai mercenaries to build a tough team of experts. The team is responsible to get the gold back in Thailand. The gold is currently in Communist Vietnam. The team is parachuted there. A young woman is waiting for them to guide them into the jungle. On their way they met two other women that are trying to free their father imprisonned in the jungle by Vietnamese soldiers. It seems that one of the three ladies is a spy. Many difficulties happen before being able to retrieve the gold and not all of them can go back alive to Thailand... The movie "Gold" was the first big success of Chalong Pukdeewichit. The film was a phenomenal success locally and made a profit internationally. It became the first Thai film to be widely sold to international markets. Later on "Gold 2" (Gold Raiders - 1983), "Gold 3" (The Lost Idol - 1990) and "Gold 4" (In Gold We Trust - 1992) were even released. Chalong Pukdeewichit put in place an effective marketing strategy, i.e. a large budget, sex, violence and involvement of a famous internationally known actor to attract buyers. In movie Gold, American actor Greg Morris from the Mission Impossible TV series played alongside with Thai stars Sombat Methanee, Krung Srivilai. Same recipe was applied later to "H-Bomb". The Mission Impossible soundrack is even used a few times during the movie.
Year: 1974
Thai title: ผมไม่อยากเป็นพันโท
English title: I Don't Want To Be a Lieutenant
Rating: 3/5
Director: ChatriChalerm Yukol
Main actor: Somphob Benjatikul
Main actress: Naiyana Shewanan,Sasima Singsiri
It deals with the story of Phanto, a member of Thai secret service, who goes to Cambodia to be a spy. He is looking for informations useful for Thai security and has to face many threats especially from the "red communists".
Year: 1975
Thai title: ตัดเหลี่ยมเพชร
English title: Great Friday
Rating: 3/5
Director: Chalong Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Krung Srivilai,Phairoj Jaising,Pipop Pupinyo,Robert Mitchum,Kecha Plianvithee
Main actress: Pawana Chanajit,Mayurachath Muarnprasitivej,Olivia Hussey
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Two CIA agent are slain in Pattaya by a mysterious scarface man. A CIA top management meeting is organised in Washington. A nuclear missile called Alpha has been stolen. Suspects are a communist terrorist group called Fuji and led by a Cambodian General named Keng, the KGB and an influential Thai businessman called Koo. All of them are implicated in this Alpha project. Another American agent called Reddy is flying from Hong Kong to find the missile hidden somewhere in Thailand. Reddy tries to meet Koo’s daughter, Erica. Reddy and Erica had a former romantic relation and still love each other after 4 years of separation. Zee (Krung Srivilai) is like a son for Koo and also his favorite henchman. Zee loves Erica also. He doesn’t trust Reddy and believes he is a undercover CIA agent. Two secret agents of Thailand are also supporting Reddy in his quest. Koo's mistress is played by Pawana Chanajit, the Pearl of Asia. She is in fact working for Fuji group. Koo doesn't want his daughter to see Reddy. An impressive car chasing and shootings takes place during Chiang Mai Songkran festival between Ruddy, Erica and Fuji members. Reddy is captured while entering Koo’s house. Erica helps Reddy to flee as he has been drugged. Reddy finally finds the missile after multiple fighting scenes against Fuji group and against Zee. Zee really loved Erica as he sacrifices his own life to avoid her being shot by Fuji members. This movie is fully packed with actions sequences such as train collision, boat chase, shooting, car chase, helicopter gunned down... The movie includes multiple treacheries and double agents. It is nice to see so many Thai actors in this international Hong Kong / Thai movie. Two international stars Robert Mitchum and Olivia Hussey brought more international exposure to this movie. In 1970s Krung Srivilai always played the good guy but in this international production, he is playing well the bad guy. The English dubbing is quite weird but the movie has really a nice budget. This movie is a Bangkok film production. It is available in Thailand as “ตัดเหลี่ยมเพช” and in Hong Kong on VCD format under the title "H-Bomb".
Year: 1975
Thai title: ตะบันไฟตะไลเพลิ
English title: Tabun Fai Talai Plerng
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Phaophan Phongnathee,Kom Akadej,Boo Wibunnan,Krai Kanchit
Main actress: Pissamai Wilaisak,Metta Roongrat
A Chinese businessman (ผู้จัดการ) (Boo Wibunnan) needs to give protection fee to the mafia. Ratee (Pissamai Wilaisak) is secretary (เลขา) of doctor Kiet, owner of the club. She is also helping on finance management. Ratee has skillset in karate so she can give a tough lesson to ruffians believing she is a partner. Police has some undercover agents near the club to spy the mafia. A mafia member prefers to eat poison than being caught by the police. It looks like an organisation bigger than a standard local Thai mafia is involved. Doctor Kiet is killed by a bomb in his car. A motorbike driven by citizen Yang follows the ruffians but is finally overwhelmed by other motorbikers sent by ruffians. He succeeds to flee and take refuge in a home where lives a beautiful and not shy lady. She is part of the mafia group but is fond of Yang so she doesn't drug him. She dies while protecting him. Yang, chased by police and ruffians (ผู้ร้าย) decides to take a break at his blind mum's house. Per his promise to his mum, Yang refuses to be involved (ไม่รวมมือ) anymore. Yan is finally kidnapped, beaten and left for dead by the ruffians. Ratee, passing by with her car, helps him. Yang is in reality an undercover agent and is now wishing to take his revenge against the ruffians. Yan is surnamed Tabai Fai (ตะบันไฟ). The ruffians are leading an international ring involved in fake money and drug trafficking. Police Chief officer (played by veteran actor and famous action director Kom Akadej) asks Yan to join the ruffians (วงการ) in order to neutralize them from inside and so to help Thailand, his country. Yan gains the ruffians' confidence as they all escape from jail. Thanks to an hidden microphone, a bank robbery is foiled. But the organisation is now aware that there is a traitor among its members. The boss girlfriend (Metta Roongrat) is also suspected. Yan puts a hidden micro in another ruffian pocket so that he cannot be accused. Finally the organisation discovers Ratee and Yan are working on same side against them. Ratee is taken as hostage. The ruffians also kill Yan's mother as retrieval. Yan and the policemen storm their secret base and traitors to Thailand are all punished. The movie ตะบันไฟตะไลเพลิง was released in year 1975. It has a damaged but still colorful picture. it is a typical cold war movie from 1960s / 1970s reminding James Bond style movies. The main actor is Phaophan Phongnathee and is quite unknown as he played only in a few movies during 1970s decade. Fights with Yan reminds Tony Ja’s Muay Thai style fighting 30 years before while using slow pace filming on key movements.
Year: 1976
Thai title: 5 แผ่นดินเพลิง
English title: Five overseas missions
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Krung Srivilai,Dam Datsakorn
Main actress:
Important documents have been stolen from a Thai official by crime syndicates. These documents could damage the security of Thailand if they fall in the hands of communist countries. Thai secret services put in place two teams to recover the documents. Those teams have to go to Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong to get back those documents. Will the Thai people who hold these documents betray their country?
Year: 1976
Thai title: เสาร์ 5
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director: วินิจ ภักดีวิจิตร
Main actor: Krung Srivilai,Sorapong Chatree,Phairoj Jaising,Nirut Sirijanya,Pipop Pupinyo,Somchai Samipak,Choomporn Theppitak
Main actress: Piyamas Monayakol,Tasawan Saneewong,Piathip Kumwong,Mayurachath Muarnprasitivej,Duangjai Hathaikarn,Sasima Singsiri
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5 friends are reunited for a mission in Northeast of Thailand. They were soldiers during Vietnam war. They receive sacred powerful Buddha amulets from a famous Buddhist monk in order to protect them during fighting. They have to swear, holding Thai flag, that they are willing to sacrifice their life for the nation, the religion and the monarchy. Sent on mission, they are facing a bunch of thieves, foreign people having a secret base with powerful rockets to threaten Thailand. Finally with the support of five women soldiers, they defeat the villains. Five major actors and actresses from the 1970s were featuring in this action movie.
Year: 1976
Thai title: คมเฉือนคม
English title: The outlaw man
Rating: 3/5
Director: Payoong Payakul
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Phairoj Jaising,Nard Poowanai,Chaiya Suriyun,Kecha Plianvithee,Dam Datsakorn
Main actress: Tasawan Saneewong,Prissana Chabaprai,Sirikwan Nanthasiri
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Three men are arrested by the Thai police following a trip to Hong Kong as they are suspected to sell drugs. They are released as no proofs are found. They met a guy called Daeng in the cell and befriended together. A young lady, Maria, Tawai's assistant, pick them up. Daeng is trying to join Tawai's secret organization, which is buying and selling weapons and drugs. Such organization undermines Thailand. As Tawai orders Daeng to kill Krit (Sombat Methanee), Daeng reveals that he is a hidden policeman and convinces Krit, who is a drug smuggler, to join his side. Policemen and gangster groups go to the golden triangle, border between Thailand, Laos and Burma. Heavy fightings happen between both groups. The country traitors are killed or captured. Some policemen are killed but they didn't die in vain as they give their life for the nation, the religion and the monarchy. It is a typical action movie of mid 1970s in which Thailand needs to be protected against external red communist threat. There is a rupture with traditional movies as Thai actors shake hands, listen to western music and kiss ladies in front of spirits shrines.
Year: 1976
Thai title: ท้ามฤตยู
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sombat Methanee
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Manop Aussawathep,Kanchit Kwanpracha,Kamthorn Suwanpiyasiri,Krai Kanchit
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Metta Roongrat,Moeifa
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During Vietnam war Tua (Sombat Methanee) and his friend Kamleu help to extract American soldiers from the enemy field. A new mission is given to them. They need to eliminate a Lao mafia leader called Kosi. This is the third tentative (รับจ้าง) to get rid of Kosi. It takes place in 1972. Tua is sent on mission to Vientiane. Tua is having a few James Bond secret gadgets. He is captured by a mafia team led by Madam (Moeifa). He claims he has come to Vientiane to kill Mafiosi (เจ้าพ่อ) Kosi. Madam frees him in order to know where Kosi is hidding. Tua meets Jenny, Kosi's daughter. Kosi neutralizes Tua and believes that he is an American agent (มือปืนรับจ้าง) sent to kill him. Kosi is in business conflict with Madam. During a heavy gun fight between the two groups, Kosi is saved by Chinese soldiers and sent to Muang Sing in Northern Laos. Madam is killed. The mission has now changed. Tua and his friend Kamleu now need to extract Kosi from the Chinese soldiers and hand over him to American soldiers. Jenny is also captured by Chinese soldiers. Tua meets Kupan, an old friend who is now involved in drug trafficking. He understands that Kosi was involved in trug trafficking and weapons smuggling to support Red communists. Kosi has been transfered in an island close to Pattaya. Following a final batle involving a turtle shape submarine, Kosi is killed and his treacherous organisation destroyed. It is a typical action movie from mid 1970s with Sombat Methanee, who is directing this movie and also playing the main actor role. It is inspired from James Bond movies' theme with a main actor having gadget agent secret and behaving like a Don Juan. It still includes some Thainess with Tua asking for help from his Buddhist amulet. It is available in both Lao and Thai languages.
Year: 1977
Thai title: แหกค่ายนรกเดียนเบียนฟู
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Nard Poowanai,Yodchai Meksuwan,Sor Asanajinda,Manop Aussawathep
Main actress: Naowarat Yooktanun
During Dien Bien Phu battle, a few Thai soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a Communist Vietnamese working camp. They face difficulty through hard labour and few food given. Those who try to escape are killed. Rivalries appear between inmates, especially with those collaborating with the Vietnamese wardens. Life is hell there. The head of the working camp is a sadist. Thai inmates decide to flee. After a hard battle inside the camp, they need to reach the border to be safe but the head of the working camp has not given up...
Year: 1977
Thai title: หนักแผ่นดิน
English title:
Rating: 4/5
Director: Sombat Methanee
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Kanchit Kwanpracha,Lak Apichat,Manop Aussawathep
Main actress: Naiyana Shewanan,Tasawan Saneewong
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Ruffians attack a bus and put fire into it. Hopefully military can help on time but some passengers die. Who was behind the ruffians? A local villager Chat is having financial difficulties. Nemana and Data, owners of the local sawmills, lend money to poor people with high interest. Chat bought a truck. He is close friend with Tai (Sombat Methanee), who is a village scout (ลูกเสือชาวบ้าน). The Village scouts was a right-wing group sponsored by the King and Queen of Thailand to promote national unity in 1970s. Villagers are helping each other. Due to debts (หนี้) Chat needs to give his rice fresh crop to Nemana. Poor (จน) people just work for the rich! Nemana gives him back the truck against his wife’s rice fields guarantee and allows him to cut trees in forest. He befriends with Prachan, who is Nemana’s close associate. Despite Nemana's promise, some other ruffians try to catch Chat so he has to fight back for his life. As he shots two men, he has to flee to Bangkok. They lie to him as the ruffians are not dead. He is driving a taxi in Bangkok. He gets framed by Prachan who puts drugs in his car (เล่นละคร) in order to increase Chat’s dependence to him as Chat needs to pay back his gratitude. He accepts to join their team. Nuan and Tai marry. Chat, due to easy money and lust, forgets his pregnant wife Bua (กรุงเทพสวรรค์คนมี นรกคนจน, คนลืมตัว). Back to the village Chat complains about the corruption of officials and how to benefit from it! Tai wishes to fight against this corruption that is bad for the country, fight against the bad parliament members. Tai and Chat disagree so fight (คนโทรยศแผ่นดิน). Nemana and Tai have a disagreement regarding rice selling. Tai pushes his democratic concept as villagers can sell to anybody (สหาย). It is democracy versus communism. Nemana proposes to share power and influence (แบ่งอำนาจ). As Tai refuses, they kidnap Nuan, his wife, who is teacher in order to force Tai to join them. Tai refuses their ultimatum and decides to act at nighttime. Faced to a Buddha statue, Tai prays in front of the Thai King and Queen pictures. Thai Buddhism, the monarchy and the nation were high symbols against Communism in 1970s. Patriotic songs are played in the background (รักชาติ). Tai has to use a floating wing similar to a hang-glider to enter silently their camp. He succeeds to release Nuan but they are captured while trying to escape from the camp. Chat's mother dies on a mine while trying to convince her son (คนขายชาติ) to release Tai. Through his treachery he loses his mother (สร้างกรรม). He changes side so frees Tai and Nuan. Chat dies while holding the Thai flag. Tai takes over the Thai flag. Meanwhile villagers holding Thai flags and singing patriotic songs go towards the camp. Thai army is joining them. The ruffians are defeated and some of them injured or killed. Through high compassion, soldiers give help and priority to treat them. Tai successfully removes the red (communist) flag and replaces it by the Thai flag generating cheers and dances. The song “Nak Phaendin” was released in 1975. It is was a patriotic song (เพลงปลุกใจ) against the communist influence (คอมมิวนิสต์). During 1975-1980 years, Thailand was surrounded by Communist countries (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam) and was at high risk to fall also. This movie from an historical point of view shows nicely this trouble period and how the government propaganda was done.
Year: 1977
Thai title: แหย่หนวดเสือ
English title: Operation Black Panther
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sombat Methanee
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Manop Aussawathep,Pipop Pupinyo,Kamthorn Suwanpiyasiri
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Moeifa,Tharika Thidathip
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Cheutchai (Sombat Methanee) spends a lot of time to read James Bond novels so behaves similarly and weirdly (บ้าๆ บอๆ). This movie reminds of French movie “L'animal” with Jean-Paul Belmondo. Cheutchai is mistaken as another Cheutchai by some ruffians at Bangkok airport. He is brought to a meeting of a mysterious secret organisation (องค์กร). They are all wearing animal mask to hide their real identity and call themselves by number. Traitors are killed by a black panther. Cheutchai is given a mission by sexy number 9, Sareuthai, to kill a politician. He is recruited as a hitman but doesn't shoot the politician so causing the ruffians' ire. He flees through a two driving sides Mini British car. There is a car chase through Bangkok, then until the top of the Golden Mountain and then through a side car. Cheutchai needs to hide in a brothel to escape the ruffians and then in a gogo bar. He finally flees with dancer Aranya and takes refuge in her home. Cheutchai asks help from Sareuthai. She suggests him to kill the organisation leader and gives him the building map. Sareuthai is later killed by the black panther due to her betrayal to the organisation. Cheutchai decides to enter in the building at nighttime but he is captured. Being joked on his qualification as Thai scout (ลูกเสือ), he punches back. During 1970s the Thai scout organisation was seen as a protector of Thai kingdom against external threats such a red communists. He succeeds to escape thanks to Aranya. Police arrives on time to rescue them. Cheutchai and Aranya neutralize the organisation leaders (ทำร้ายชาติ) at Don Meuang airport. In 1976 Don Meuang airport was still used for international travel. Aranya was in fact an uncovered policeman. This movie is a mix of action and comedy. The VCD includes two soundtracks. The second soundtrack in Isan language adds many oral jokes absent in the original Thai soundtrack. The movie features also a funky 1970s music soundtrack. It is produced by “Methanee film” company and Sombat Methanee is also the film director. It is a two hours movie.
Year: 1977
Thai title: เก้ายอด
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Phaophan Phongnathee,Tat Ekathat,Krai Kanchit
Main actress: Pissamai Wilaisak,Sirikwan Nanthasiri,Metta Roongrat
Thongchan (Phaophan Phongnathee - เผ่าพันธุ์ พงษ์นที) takes part successfully in a harsh training camp. He wishes to take part in a specific mission but is rejected and even imprisoned. He decides to flee. He escapes the base thanks to a plane. Lady Arunee (Metta Roongrat) (คุณหญิง) is married to Thongchai, an influential politician. Tat (Tat Ekathat), friend of Thongchai, is organizing his protection. Despite this protection, a murder tentative through injection is done on Thongchai. His son Thongchan is back and accuses Arunee but he gets arrested by Tat. Thongchan succeeds to flee. He gets involved in a political protest. Traitors (คนขายชาต) are trying to bring insurrection (วินาศกรรม) in Thailand. Ratchada (Pissamai Wilaisak) is distributing leaflets during protests and discovers a bomb. She is kidnapped by the ruffians. Witness of the kidnapping, Thongchan helps Pissamai as she is thrown away from the van driving at full speed. Thongchan rescues Pissamai and brings her to a safe hotel room. Ruffians use poisonous spiders to try to kill her but it fails. A mysterious organisation (องค์การ เก้ายอด) is using drugs to convince young people to follow them. Members wear Yak (ยักษ์) mask. A mysterious leader tries to stop Ratchada and Thongchan but they succeed to escape. Real 1973 or 1976 protests footage are used. Protests are politically motivated (ศัตรูของชาติ). The organisation has no pity for its own member as Thomas Cheng (Krai Kanchit) and Nancy (Sirikwan Nanthasiri) get killed. Arunee is also strangled. Tat is identified as the traitor leader. It turns ugly when Thongchan, Ratchada and Thongchan's father, Thai PM, are kidnapped. To avoid signing papers giving full power to the criminal organisation, the father sacrifices his life to release his son. Through a final confrontation, Thongchan, Thai boxing expert, defeats the ruffians using his martial arts skills. Thai Army arrives on time. The hidden den explodes and finally it is revealed that both Thongchan and Ratchada are undercover secret service officers. Thai movie เก้ายอด was released in year 1977 just a few after the tragic events of 1976.
Year: 1980
Thai title: มันต้องสู้
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Manop Aussawathep,Lak Apichat,Banglae
Main actress: Ampha Pusit
Thai movie มันต้องสู้ was released in year 1980 and lasts 1h24mn. It was released under VHS format. Part of the movie is certainly cut as movies in 1970s~1980s were often lasting two hours. It was shown two times in year 1980 as มันต้องสู้ and in year 1982 as ฆ่าเพราะแค้น. Thai (Sorapong Chatree), his wife Kaew and his sick mother are harassed by ruffians, who wish to buy their land. They refuse to sell as their land is an asset to be given from old generation to new generation. Money disappears but land stays. Ruffians' leader Palat (เมือง อพอลโล่) is upset against them. Other villagers also refuse to sell to them, so they kill them and accuse Thai regarding the murder. Thai must flee. Meanwhile Palat tries to force the mother to sign a paper. As she refuses, Palat kills her then rapes and kills Kaew. Coming back home, Thai decides to take revenge (แก้แค้น) after seeing the corpses. Thai is shot by Palat and left for dead. Other ruffians led by Klam (Manop Aussawathep) finds Thai and helps him. After recovery, Thai still wishes to take revenge so Klam sends a few men to help him. Thai takes revenge over Palat by killing him. Kit (Lak Apichat), head of the Northern ruffians, meets Thai and they become friend. The big boss (นายใหญ่) orders his ruffians to disrupt the Thai scouts. In 1970s the Thai scouts were protecting Thai villages against Thai communism. Thai moves to a new district and joins the Thai scouts (ลูกเสือ). Thai meets Kanda (Ampha Pusit). Kit plays a crazy beggar. Thai understands that Thai scouts are good people and help each other. He meets a woman reminding him about his mother's kindness. A lovestory starts between Thai and Kanda. Ready for action, Klam storms the village to get rid of the scout's leader but the scouts prevent him to be shot. Klam warns them he has a hidden man ready to kill the leader if he doesn't surrender by himself. Thai is identified as the traitor and blamed by the scouts (ขายชาฅิ, slapped by Kanda, having same name as Thailand...). Thai acknowledges to be a former ruffian and accepts any arbitration as he didn't plan to hurt the scouts. They reintegrate him. On next day, the leader quits the village and the ruffians plan to kill him. Thai, aware of it, tries to prevent the killing but gets shot. Thai soldiers arrive but too late. Kit and Klam shot each other.
Year: 1982
Thai title: ทอง ภาค 2
English title: Commando Gold
Rating: 3/5
Director: Chalong Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Krung Srivilai,Sahat Piempongsan,Robert Ginty,Rith Luecha,Somchai Samipak,Manop Aussawathep,Ron Rittichai,Rong Kaomulkadee
Main actress: Wassana Sitthiweth,Naowarat Yooktanun,Lalana Sulawan,Sarah Langenfeld
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ทอง ภาค 2 / Goldraider is a sequel of ทอง ภาค 1. It was released in year 1982. It lasts 1h33mn. It is a DVD featuring English language with Thai subtitles. The plane leaving Laos with gold bars is shot down. There is a stock valued 200M USD on board. Cheut (Sombat Methanee) and Satra (Krung Srivilai), both present in first sequel, succeed to jump by parachute. Cheut ends in a mountain village where Wassana Sitthiweth is a teacher. Satra ends in another village led by Somchai Samipak and is accused of being a spy. As one leader wishes to marry Naowarat Yooktanun, Satra's life is spared as he needs to offer gold for the wedding. So Satra must lead them. Another team led by Mark (Robert Ginty) and including Cordelia (Sarah Langenfeld), Penpoin (Lalana Sulawan) - explosive expert -, Rith Luecha – knife expert - and others is on the way to the border to prevent communists to grab the gold bars. The commando has to get back three big boxes containing weapons and delivered by planes. The Laotian leader is a general (Manop Aussawathep), who has a crippled leg. He has to catch the gold raiders and find the gold bars to give back to his commander Sahat Piempongsan. While crossing a ravine, the gold raiders get reunited with Satra and Naowarat, who were fleeing from the Laotian soldiers. They finally all get captured except Mark, who flees through his flying motorcycle. Penpoin recognises her former Thai boyfriend, who is now a captain in the communist army. At night time, Mark releases them and they storm the ruffians' camp. As the village chief was killed, Naowarat guides them to the plane. They succeed to steal the gold bars from the laotian soldiers and rush to the Mekong river to wait for US helicopters. Manop Aussawathep tries to steal the gold from his own commander Sahat Piempongsan. Laotian army reinforcement arrives but the gold raiders succeed to slow them down. Gold is finally extracted but 5 of the gold raiders have lost their lives during the expedition.
Year: 1983
Thai title: 7 พระกาฬ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: ประวิทย์ ลีลาไว
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Toon Hiransap,Pipop Pupinyo,Sayan Chantaraviboon,Lak Apichat,Somphob Benjatikul,Kowit Wattanakul,Settha Sirachaya,Kanchit Kwanpracha,Chat Mongkolchai,Sahat Piempongsan,Boo Wibunnan,Somchai Samipak,Adul Dulyarat,Paen Pleumsachai,Pao Porapak
Main actress: Thitima Sangkapitak,Suriwan Suriyong
Thai movie 7 พระกาฬ was released in year 1983 and lasts 1h55mn. It was released under VHS format and VCD format. It was also released overseas by IFD under the name “US Catman 2 - Boxer Blow”. Movie director is ประวิทย์ ลีลาไว. Thai movie 7 พระกาฬ was released multiple times. First time was in year 1967 with Mitr Chaibancha and Petchara Chaowarat. Second time was in year 1983. It was also released as a TV series in year 2004 on CH7. This movie features many famous actors and actresses from decade 1980s. Kanchit Kwanpracha, Sing (Chat Mongkolchai) and Reudi (Thitima Sangkapitak) are having a secret meeting. Kanchit needs to gather seven mercenaries. All of them (Han Meuang Thong - Sombat Methanee, Pipop Pupinyo, Thong Bai as Likay actor – Sayan Chantaraviboon, Boonmee - Lak Apichat, Somphob Benjatikul, Kowit Wattanakul, Settha Sirachaya...) are in jail for multiple murders. Kanchit's team attacks police vehicles during a jail transfer and all seven men can flee in various directions. Reudi receives mission from Kanchit to neutralize Police officer Sattha (ไกรสร แสงอนันต์), who shall capture back the seven inmates. Pho Lieng Saen (Sahat Piempongsan) recruits Boonmee to get rid of his enemy Han Meuang Thong! Sia Mongkol (Boo Wibunnan) wishes to recruit Kowit for a special job. Following a fighting during a Likay performance, Thong Bai has to flee again. Pho Lieng Saen accepts to freeze his revenge towards Han Meuang Thong as the big boss has a more important plan to be performed before. Somchai Samipak, father of Han Meuang Thong, refuses to meet his son anymore. Sattha and Somphob Benjatikul help him as he gets aggressed by Pho Lieng Saen’s ruffians looking for his son. Soi (Suriwan Suriyong), daughter of Pho Lieng Saen, meets Prai (Toon Hiransap) and gets help from him as she is harassed by Pao Porapak. Anan (Adul Dulyarat) and his men capture Somphob Benjatikul and Settha Sirachaya. Various mafia leaders (พ่อเลี้ยง), linked to Kanchit, wish to hire the seven men. Kanchit plans to use all of them to perform special secretive actions. Pho Lieng Saen hires Bai and Boonmee. Despite his promise to put aside his own revenge, he sends Boonmee to kill Han Meuang Thong but it fails. Reudi claims to be Han Meuang Thong's wife in order to trap his father. She kidnaps Han's family, i.e his father Somchai and his sister วิไลลักษณ์ ดวงมีเดช, in order to force him to do something against Thai nation. As police disrupts their activities, Police officer Sattha is kidnapped to know who the traitor among the ruffians is. Prai releases him. Then Prai releases Han Meuang Thong’s father and sister. Kanchit wishes to prepare a revolution in Thailand to take power through a new political party. Paen Pleumsachai. The seven mercenaries are supposed to do actions to disrupt Thai nation. Aware through Prai, they refuse to betray their country (ขายชาติ) and fight against the ruffians. Ruffians are neutralized. The seven mercenaries saved Thailand, but they still need to go to jail again.
Year: 1984
Thai title: นักรบประจัญบาน
English title: Cobra Thunderbolt
Rating: 4/5
Director: Toranong Srichua
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Krung Srivilai,Chaiyan Sorakrai,Dam Datsakorn,Somsak Chaisongkram,Pinyo Parnnui
Main actress: Pissamai Wilaisak
Thai movie นักรบประจัญบาน was released in year 1984 and lasts 1h47mn. Toranong Srichua is the movie director. The Thai VCD has a good image quality but is 4:3 format. A Japanese VHS version is in 16:9 format but only lasts 1h29mn. It is a Sahamongkol production. A group of heavily armed Thai terrorists (including Dam Datsakorn, Somsak Chaisongkram, Pinyo Parnnui) are trained in Thailand. The Thai army commander asks to neutralize them asap. Tet (Krung Srivilai), previous military officer and now disabled, is sitting on a wheelchair and is pushed by his wife (Pissamai Wilaisak). He is providing advices to Thai army commander. Det (Sorapong Chatree) is Tet’s previous best fighter (นักรบ). Tet was his superior (ภูพาน) in year 1971. Both Tet and Det were the only survivors following heavy fightings at the Thai border. Tet lost use of his legs. The Daily News Press director sends his best journalist Ann (ศิริพร เอี่ยมสุนทร) to enquiry on a factory building illegally war weapons. The factory owner is Somsak Chaisongkram. The journalist receives threatening to stop her investigation on the factory. Meanwhile Tet demonstrates to Thai army commander his latest armored vehicle (รถวิเศษ). His own daughter (ระพีพรรณ กรสกุล) is the driver. Somsak is also very interested but Tet refuses to sell to him. Somsak sold weapons to communists causing Tet’s former military unit to be decimated. Ruffians storm Tet's house and kidnap his wife. Police inspector (Chaiyan Sorakrai) wishes to help but Tet prefers to handle by himself as those kidnappers are not standard ruffians. Det, learning the news from a newspaper, decides to flee while doing community work in order to help his former boss. Ann helps him to find Tet. During tentative exchange with Somsak, Tet's wife is killed through a remote bomb hidden on her body. It is war. Tet provides proofs to Ann that Somsak sold weapons illegally to Cambodia, Lao and Vietnam. Tet is kidnapped. A bomb is put in Daily news’ office by a renegade police officer but Police inspector Chaiyan stops it on time. Police locates the terrorist camp and tries to destroy it. Det uses the armored vehicle. Tet's daughter joins him with an individual flying machine. As policemen get difficulties, they wipe the terrorist opposition and release Tet. For this movie, Krung Srivilai made his head bald and was sitting in a wheelchair during whole movie. Toranong Srichua used his movie as a reference to show what risks could happen in Thailand in the future. Some happened (domestic terrorists, police officer betraying country, remote bombs on people…).
Year: 1985
Thai title: เพชรลำพระเพลิง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Pipop Pupinyo,Krai Kanchit
Main actress: Nareerat Monsiri
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Some Thai Soldiers are fighting at the border against some communist invaders. Phet (เพชร) and Chat (ชาติ) are two key members of this unit. They deserve a rest. Phet brings Chat back to his village. Meanwhile the village headman (ผู้ใหญ่) is killed by a professional killer (มือปืน). Khun Thana, a local influent man, is responsible of his death. Mae Ploy, a child called Haeng, Phet and Chat are witnesses of the murder. Thana wishes to suppress all witnesses. As the future of the country (ชาติ) is endangered if children don't go to school, Phet and Chat decide to protect Haeng and the school. Luckily for the two soldiers, the two teachers, Porn (ครูศิริพร) and Plang (ครูปราง), are also beautiful ladies. Phet captures one of the killer in the city. Thana tries to use his influence to release the killer. Phet meets Lady Kanya (กันยา), a local company owner, having issues with local mafia. Jealousy starts between Kanya and Porn regarding Phet. Following a gun fighting in the school, a student is killed. A car chasing happens in the city and finally the child killers are punished. Phet is captured but succeeds to escape. Phet is played by Sorapong Chatree with a beard. A barber scene is inspired from Sergio Leone western spaghetti movies. Kanya (ขายชาติ) proposes to Phet to steal army weapons but he refused and is held prisoner. As Phet has disappeared, Chat and the two teachers look for him. Chat helps to release Phet. Two former solder friends (ทรยศชาติ) are now working for Thana. They complain that Thai government didn't support them properly. Finally following Phet's touching words, they change side and sacrifice themselves for the nation (เป็นคนไทย). The two former soldiers sacrifice their life to destroy the ruffians’ explosive stock. It is a typical action movie from 1980s with nationalist aspect and highlighting children education importance for the future of the country. It is only a 68 minutes movie so part of the movie might have been cut.
Year: 1985
Thai title: หกสี่เอี่ยว พยัคฆ์เหนือเมฆ
English title: Top Secret
Rating: 3/5
Director: Payoong Payakul
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Lak Apichat,Sithao Petcharoen,Ron Rittichai
Main actress:
Thai movie หกสี่เอี่ยว พยัคฆ์เหนือเมฆ was released in year 1985. Payoong Payakul is movie director. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 47 minutes is left to be seen. Lak Apichat is playing a police inspector (สารวัตร) role. Veteran actor รณ ฤทธิชัย is playing a ruffian role. Sithao Petcharoen is playing a comic role as useless policeman. In Thai the countryside, goods exchange shall happen between Sing and a group of soldiers led by Reuang (Sorapong Chatree). They arrive by parachute. Sing plays double role and kill the soldiers including Reuang. A bit later, Sing and his ruffians are also killed by mysterious men wearing black clothes. So nobody knows where the goods (สินค้า) end up. Reuang survives and agrees to look for the culprits. Reuang is arrested by the police. Ruffians learning that he is not dead wish to capture him to identify where their goods are hidden. They succeed to release him but Reuang admits he has no clues where the goods are. Later on, Apichat and a policewoman catch Reuang to know where the goods are hidden but to no avail. Reuang is seen by all as the key entry point (กุญแจดอกสำคัญ). Those goods are important at Thai national level. Reuang accepts to collaborate with the police. The left sequence ends up here. Movie หกสี่เอี่ยว พยัคฆ์เหนือเมฆ was also used in IFD movie Top Secret.
Year: 1986
Thai title: เสือภูพาน
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Krung Srivilai,Somsak Chaisongkram,Boo Wibunnan,Pipop Pupinyo,Chat Mongkolchai,Krai Kanchit,Pao Porapak
Main actress: Nareerat Monsiri
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Thai movie เสือภูพาน was released in year 1986. The movie "เสือภูพาน", released under VCD by Lepso ltd, lasts only 56 minutes so for sure the original movie was cut a lot so making the whole story a bit difficult to understand. The movie เสือภูพาน was already released by Happy Time ltd so this version might be longer. Another online version lasts 1h07mn. It was also released under as an international title as "Spy Inferno" (1h26mn). It is a mix of Thai footage and Hong Kong footage done by Filmark production. The movie is in Spanish language. The Thai footage lasts more than one hour. The picture quality of "Spy inferno" is much better than the Thai VCD release. Some scenes are present only in the Filmark version and some only in the Thai VCD version. The Thai actors are not even mentioned in the credits. Soldiers led by Phupan (Krung Srivilai) are attacked by traitors. As their leader is injured, they have to retreat. This group of traitors is led by a big chief (Boo Wibunnan). The big chief leader wears Vietnamese clothes with a communist red star. They are traitors to the Thai nation. His ruffians' team includes Somsak Chaisongkram, Chat Mongkolchai, Krai Kanchit, Pao Porapak, ชูชัย ชัชดา and Pipop Pupinyo. They terrorize and ransack the local population. Kamnan (กำนัน) Lit is taking orders from a female boss (หัวหน้า) called Melan (Nareerat Monsiri). Only two men, Seu (Sorapong Chatree) and Phupan, are organizing resistance against them. Seu’s parents and younger sister were killed by the ruffians. The international version shows the village attack by the ruffians. Subdistrict headman (กำนัน) Yeun refuses to sell his land to the ruffians. Lit tries to intimidate Yeun. Seu helps a singer aggressed by Somsak Chaisongkram (เล่นผัวเมียกัน). Seu is kidnapped by the ruffians but refuses to divulge information on Phupan. The doctor Bua helps Seu to flee. A chase is engaged to catch them back. Kamnan Lit kidnaps Yeun to force Yeun’s daughter (ไปรมา รัชตะ) to be his wife. Her friend Promod helps to release Kamnan Lit. There is a secret informer (หูตา), called Number 13, inside the ruffians’ team. The traitors move to another secret place but Bua leads the Thai army there. Melan is finally uncovered as the hidden informer inside the ruffians. The Thai army, helped by Seu, storm the ruffians’ headquarters but faces strong opposition. Seu appears in hill tribes clothes. All ruffians are killed. Bua dies in the fightings. Thai movie เสือภูพาน reminds of movies such as ชุมแพ 2 (1984) or เสือภูเขา (1979) where a hill tribe character has strong fighting skills.
Year: 1986
Thai title: เสือภูพาน
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Nard Poowanai,Pipop Pupinyo,Kecha Plianvithee,Lak Apichat,Rith Luecha
Main actress: Naowarat Yooktanun,Supansa Nuengpirom
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Thai movie เสือภูพาน was already released in year 1983 with another poster. This version was targeted for Thai provinces. Some investment was done with a new poster. Actors and movie director are updated (หนังรวมมิตรย้อมแมว). Similar to practices done by Lepso company, poster is changed and movie is maybe changed. It could be real movie เสือภูพาน or another one... It is a bit similar to Thai movie แผ่นดินเหล็ก, which was released again later under the name เสียงเพลงนักเลงโหด.
Year: 1988
Thai title: ทอง ภาค 3
English title: The lost idol
Rating: 4/5
Director: Chalong Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Erik Estrada,Christoph Klüppel,Likit Eakmongkol,Sayan Chantaraviboon,Krung Srivilai,Rith Luecha
Main actress: Apiradee Pawaputanon
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Thai movie ทอง ภาค 3 / The lost idol (1988) lasts 89 minutes. Chalong Pukdeewichit is same director as previous sequels. A company of American soldiers is lost in Cambodia in 1975. They face Vietcong attack. They find a Brahma statue made of pure gold. The company carries it and their leader Oliver decides to hide it until the war is over. He betrays his own soldiers by shooting them but one, called Kirt (Erik Estrada), succeeds to flee despite being injured. The leader Oliver believes they are all dead. Meanwhile Red Khmer soldiers led by Sorapong Chatree are still chasing the US soldiers. They shoot Oliver and take for granted that he is dead. Kirt derives on a tree trunk and young Thai lady Lamyai helps him. He recovers and decides to stay with Lamyai. Meanwhile Oliver receives a promotion, a US medal and decides to go back to Thailand. He meets Catherine, his girlfriend, who is a US doctor working at the Thai Cambodian border. Colonel (ผู้พัน) Oliver asks Don (Likit Eakmongkol) to build a team in order to get back the statue from Cambodia. Part of this team are Krung Srivilai and Rith Luecha present in previous opus but with different roles. Christopher (Christoph Klüppel) is also part of the team. He was selected by Chalong Pukdeewichit thanks to his impressive bodybuilding. 1M baht is promised for each. Half now and half when the job is completed. Another group is following Oliver also. They threaten Katherine to get information. To force Kirt to join his team, Oliver kidnaps his daughter. Kirt has to accept to lead them through the Thai Cambodian border as it is full of mines. Meanwhile Katherine is going to Cambodian side to help poor people per her previous promise to Sorapong. It reminds the real story of Phanom Rung lintel stolen during Vietnam war and given back to Thailand in year 1988. Sayan Chantaraviboon and Apiradee Pawaputanon are part of the Red Khmer army. Sorapong's men are all killed during an embuscade and Katherine is captured. The Vietnamese soldiers wish to know why Oliver is back. Despite being tortured, Oliver refuses to speak. Kirt tells the Vietnamese about the gold statue (เทวดารูปทองคำ). The Vietnamese leader (นพพล โกมารชุน) plans to bring it back to Vietnam. One Cambodian man warns Sorapong that this statue belongs to Cambodian heritage and that it should stay here. They attack the truck convoy and the mercenaries free themselves. Sorapong asks mercenaries to join his team if they want to spare their life. If they survive, they will get freedom. The Khmer soldiers and the mercenaries attack the Vietnamese camp. Heavy fightings happen as Vietnamese soldiers have tanks. The Vietnamese leader succeeds to flee with the golden statue through an helicopter. Oliver sneaks in also. The statue finally falls in the lake and the helicopter crashes in the mountain. Chalong Pukdeewichit uses same recipe as previous sequels, i.e. famous Thai actors to be able to attract Thai audience and quite famous foreign actors to attract overseas audience.
Year: 1990
Thai title: 3 อันตราย เดนสงคราม
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Likit Eakmongkol,Panna Rittikrai
Main actress:
Thai movie 3 อันตราย เดนสงคราม was released in year 1990. It lasts 1h25mn. It is a nationalist trend movie. Officer Mongkol (Likit Eakmongkol) has nightmares about war but he accepts a dangerous task to protect the country. His friend Seua joins him. While discussing with young ladies (สาว), there are attacked by three men, who assail them. The three men are shot by Krit (Panna Rittikrai) and Mongkol. Krit is a former friend met during Vietnam war. Young lady Duang Deuan and Mongkol like each other. Mongkol and his two friends accept their superior's mission to get rid of the ennemies (งานเสี่ยงอันตราย). Those enemies (ศัตรูเก่า) are not waiting and already try to kill Mongkol. Mongkol starts to recruit additional men. They are now nine. They train them very hard. Duang Deuan calls Mongkol as she is worried that some men watch after her house. It is a trick to attract Mongkol. Duang Deuan is even part of the ruffians team. Mongkol is captured and tortured by his old enemy. Their leader wishes to capture the two other officers also to get revenge to be a stateless man. The eight other Thai soldiers enter the forest to find Mongkol. Fightings happen. Panna's skills are well shown. The ruffians leader's girlfriend is used as a bait to kill some of the soldiers. Mongkol is tortured again. Duang Deuan asks the ruffians to kill him instead of torturing him. The ruffians leader Nai Ephon wishes to have Duang Deuan becoming his wife also! Disappointed by Nai Ephon, Duang Deuan releases Mongkol. For the nation, for the religion, for the King, they fight! Mongkol and his team attack the camp on two sides. Finally the ruffians get defeated but many soldiers have lost their lives. Only four are left. Duang Deuan even dies while protecting Mongkol.
Year: 1990
Thai title: ทอง ภาค 4
English title: In Gold we trust
Rating: 3/5
Director: Chalong Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Jan-Michael Vincent,Sam J. Jones,Christoph Klüppel,Toon Hiransap,Kowit Wattanakul,Rith Luecha,Boo Wibunnan,Somchai Samipak
Main actress: Sherrie Rose
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Thai movie Thong 4 (ทอง 4 - In Gold we trust) was released in year 1990. The beautiful DVD version done by MGM lasts 1h13mn. The original Thai version in 35mm format lasts 1h36m. A group of foreign ruffians attack a convoy to steal the gold. Bodybuilder actor Christoph Klüppel, present in Thong 3, is back in Thong 4. They cannot open the safe. Leader of Hmong hill tribe Pol (Somchai Samipak) has two daughters. The Hmong have an agreement with the ruffians to share the gold as they need money to fight against the Vietnamese soldiers. The ruffians kill Pol betraying their promise and believing he has the key to open the safe. One of his daughter is captured. Moss is sent by US government to get back the gold and the captive US soldiers (เชลย). In fact, those US soldiers are treacherous MIA US soldiers. A team is made with foreigners and Thai actors as usual (Toon Hiransap as Yot, Rith Luecha, Kowit Wattanakul, Sherrie Rose...). Captain (ผู้กอง) Moss (Jan-Michael Vincent) is their leader. They jump by parachute near the Thai border and shall meet Pon's Hmong fighters. Enemies (ศัตรู) are waiting for them but Sai Kam, daughter of Pol, and his men help them. Hill tribe Hmong (ชาวม้ง) are suffering. The ruffians' leader sends one of his men as a bait to the Hmong village. As Vietnamese soldiers are aware of the safe, the ruffians' leader Jeff (Sam J. Jones) decide to hide it in the cave. The cave is also used as a den by Japanese soldiers. So fightings do happen. Thai veteran actor Boo Wibunnan is part of Japanese soldiers. The Thai-US team falls in the trap and they are all captured by the ruffians. The safe is now with the Japanese soldiers. The two teams have no choice but to collaborate. Jeff, the ruffians leader, is ruthless. A plane piloted by Boo Wibunnan kamikazes itself on US helicopter. Heavy fightings happen as Japanese soldiers are numerous. Almost all ruffians and soldiers die in fighting. Christoph tries to double everybody but is finally killed by the Japanese leader. Jeff shots Pol’s daughter but is also killed by her. The gold is returned to the Hmong villagers. Moss decides to pass himself as dead to be able to stay with Sai Kam.
Year: 2012
Thai title: ม้ง สงครามวีรบุรุษ
English title: Hmong, blood for freedom
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Nard Poowanai,Suchao Pongwilai,Rith Luecha,Bin Banleurit
Main actress:
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Thai movie ม้ง สงครามวีรบุรุษ (Hmong, blood for freedom) was released in year 2012. It is based on real facts in years 1962-1965. Mountain people (แมว / ชาวโมง) are harassed by ruffians (เจ้าหน้าที่). Their leader is Kamnan Saeng (Rith Luecha). Militaries (Sorapong Chatree,Nard Poowanai,Suchao Pongwilai) are worried by Communist influence. Thai soldiers attack a village believing there are communists inside (ใครเป็นชาวบ้านใครเป็นcommunist). For many soldiers, those mountain people have no value except for Sorapong. Bin Banleurit as soldier is shot by the mountain leader, who is also shot. Sorapong takes responsibility of the mountain leader's son. The mountain leader is only injured and joined the communist resistance (สหาย). His young daughter also joins him. Bin's helicopter is shot down. 15 years have passed. Keng (mountain leader’s son) and Aya (Bin’s daughter) are now adults. Ken asks Sorapong to perform his duty as Thai soldier in the mountains area. Sorapong is reluctant as he could face former former relatives. Which side would Keng choose (ทรยศแผ่นดินไทย)? Finally he lets him go. Aya and her students friends are captured while trying to find the remaining of her father's helicopter in the forest. While dispatched by helicopter on zone, Keng is captured. His real father remembers the pendant he gave him 15 years ago. Keng helps Aya to find the helicopter of his father and to perform proper Buddhist ceremony with the body remains. Keng's brother, who is a policeman, extracts him from the tribal village. Keng is back in Thai army. A government amnesty is given to all who joined the guerilla war. Hardcore communist members hesitate to surrender. Keng is looking for his father and sister. Other guerilla members don't trust Keng, who is a Thai soldier. Finally Thai soldiers attack the village. Keng's sister is killed and the father is injured. The guerilla is defeated. While raising the Thai flag, one Hmong tribe member shots Thai soldiers causing the Thai flag to fall. Keng prevents the Thai flag to hit the soil but gets deadly injured. He makes his father promises to stop fighting. This nationalist trend movie with many Thai stars from 1970s recalls movies from this era with stress on Monarchy and sacrifice to protect Thai Nation.
Some action Thai movies (หนังบู๊) are sometimes similar to American western movies. In 1960s Thai Action movies genre was dominated partly by westerns. Most Thai action films were still made with low budgets and targeted at local audiences. Many of those movies deal with Thai cowboys and cattles in Isan (อีสาน) area in the Northeast of Thailand.
Year: 1957
Thai title: ไพรพเนจร
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Rangsee Thatsanaphayak
Main actor: Somkuan Krajangsat,Tat Ekathat,Pramin Jarujareet,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Phong Lada Pimolpan
Thai movie ไพรพเนจร was released in year 1957. Main actors and actresses include Somkuan Krajangsat, Phong Lada Pimolpan, Tat Ekathat, Pramin Jarujareet, Sukon Koewliam. Movie director is Rangsee Thatsanaphayak. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format but the movie in 16mm format can still be seen in Thailand. It is still colorful. It lasts 25mn and is the last reel of the film. Movie director is Rangsee Thatsanaphayak. Somkuan Krajangsat is playing the main actor and Phong Lada Pimolpan is playing the main actress. Old Thai movies, where Somkuan Krajangsat is playing the main actor, are very rare. During the remaining sequences, Somkuan is carrying Phong Lada. Phong Lada Pimolpan is playing Tat Ekathat’s daughter. This sequence can be seen on the movie poster. Other scenes include Somkuan riding an elephant, illegal logging in the forest, romance between Somkuan and Phong Lada, action scenes between groups led by Pramin and Tat Ekathat...
Year: 1958
Thai title: สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Surasit Sattayawong
Main actor: Surasit Sattayawong,Sukon Koewliam,Settha Sirachaya
Main actress: Sarinthip Siriwan,Namgneun Boonnak
Thai movie สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง was released in year 1958. It features Surasit Sattayawong as main actor. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 22 minutes is left to be seen. The movie was earlier called อินทรีย์ขาว and then renamed before the launch as สั่งอินทรีย์ขาวถล่มกรุง. But name อินทรีย์ขาว still appears in the title credits! For the screenings in Bangkok, Surasit and the team of actors did the dubbing by themselves! It was the first movie as producer for Surasit Sattayawong. Surasit was also the director of this movie. Other actors include Sarinthip Siriwan, Namgneun Boonnak, ชาลี อินทรวิจิตร, จรูญ สินธุเศรษฐ์, เสน่ห์ โกมารชุน, จันทรา เมธากุล, Sukon Koewliam, ทานฑัต วิภาตะโยธิน, ทองแป๊ะ สินจารุ. Surasit is working in a outdoor mine. A woman claiming to love Surasit also has a love affair with the mine's owner. Surasit discovers the truth. Surprising both together, he shoots his wife and the lover. Later on, a big brawl happens in a village. Surasit is now a rickshaw driver. A big street fighting erupts between two groups. After the fighting, a discussion happens in a room. While carrying rice, Surasit has arguments with others workers who makes fun of him. Another general brawl happens. There is a sequence where a child is talking to a fat guy. It looks like it is Settha Sirachaya (เศรษฐา ศิระฉายา) when he was 14 years old.
Year: 1959
Thai title: งูเห่าไฟ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Tawan Siriwat,Siripong Isarangkul
Main actress: Namgneun Boonnak
Thai movie งูเห่าไฟ was released in year 1959. It features ทม-แน่งน้อย as main actor and main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a damaged sequence of four minutes remains to be seen. Other actors include Tawan Siriwat, Namgneun Boonnak, ทม วิศวชาติ, อัคคี เมฆยัณห์, ถวิล นันทิวงศ์, เสมา เมืองสมุทร. The left sequences include action parts such as fist fighting and gun fights.
Year: 1960
Thai title: เสือเฒ่า
English title: Seua Tao
Rating: 3/5
Director: Tae Prakardwutthisan,Neramit
Main actor: Luechai Natnat,Adinan Singhiran,Chao Klaewklong
Main actress: Mom Chan Phuangwan
Seua Tao (เสือเฒ่า) is a Thai movie in 16mm format released in year 1960. Main actors are Luechai Natnat, พันคำ รับบทเสือเฒ่า, อาคม มกรานนท์, รุ้งลาวัลย์ พิบูลสันติ, Chao Klaewklong, ไศลทิพย์ ตาปนานนท์, Adinan Singhiran, Mom Chan Phuangwan. The movie advertisement radio song is used as a soundtrack on the six minutes trailer left. The movie is lost in Thailand but only the trailer, given in year 1988 by Tae Prakardwutthisan himself to the Thai Film Archives, is still available. It is a Western type movie. The sequence left is only in black and white. The sequences shown include fighting, gun duel and ruffians abusing ladies. The movie was produced by Tae Prakardwutthisan and directed by ครูเนรมิต. Phan Kam is Seua Tao.
Year: 1961
Thai title: พสุธาที่ข้ารัก
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Amara Asavananda,Sulaleewan Suwanthat
Thai movie พสุธาที่ข้ารัก was released in year 1961 with Prachuap Ruekyamdee as main actor and Amara Asavananda as main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand and only a trailer lasting 5 minutes is left to be seen. Other actors include Sukon Koewliam, a little boy as new actor (ดาราเด็กๆ). He looks like the son of Prachuap and Amara. It is an action movie and the trailer features sequences showing many fightings and shootings. Prachuap Ruekyamdee did have a short time as main actor as other actors such Mitr Chaibancha, Sombat Methanee and Luechai Natnat emerged also and became more popular.
Year: 1961
Thai title: มือโจร
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Wichit Khunawut
Main actor: Adul Dulyarat,Prachuap Ruekyamdee
Main actress: Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng,Usa Atcharanimit
Thai movie มือโจร is a Thai movie released in year 1961. Main actors are Adul Dulyarat and Prachuap Ruekyamdee. In year 1961, Adul is still the main actor. Soon he got only second role as Mitr Chaibancha, Sombat Methanee and Chaiya Suriyun became new favorite actors. Main actress is เยาวลักษณ์ มณีเดช, a new comer. Only 54 minutes is left to be seen. It has been remastered so it has a colorful and sharp picture. This movie got three Thai cinema rewards. Younger sister Saen borrows necklace of 40000 baht (สร้อยเพชร) from her elder sister to go to a party. She lost it. Worried to be accused of stealing the necklace, she flees in another city. She meets Adul there. While travelling, their vehicle has a technical issue. The driver walks away to get another car. Meanwhile they are attacked by robbers led by Yot (Prachuap Ruekyamdee). Discovering that Adul is a doctor, Yot (Prachuap) kidnaps both Adul and the young lady. Yot’s wife is sick. She got malaria. Yot has finally a good heart. He was forced by life events to become a ruffian. The ruffians' troupe needs to flee to another place as police is chasing them. Sampan, Yot's wife, asks him to surrender (มอบตัว). Yot has arguments with one of his ruffians trying to steal his bounty. Yot is injured in the leg. While the troupe goes to find food, Sampan, the doctor and the young lady Saen flee. Knowing that she is pregnant, Sampan finally goes back to Yot to ensure her child has a father. Saen understands the doctor is a good man. Saen has to leave for Bangkok. Finally the doctor quits his job and joins her. Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng and Usa Atcharanimit have two small roles as cameo. Famous director is Wichit Khunawut. He made a remake of his own movie in year 1972. It was then called หัวใจป่า.
Year: 1962
Thai title: วายร้ายตลาดเก่า
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor:
Main actress:
วายร้ายตลาดเก่า is a Thai movie released in year 1962. It is a Western type of movie featuring gun duels, fightings, shootings. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 28 minutes (one reel) is still available to be seen. No poster and no summary are available. The movie features actor วิน วิษณุรักษ์ wearing a black costume, actress พร ไพโรจน์, actress สุทิน บัณฑิตกุล.
Year: 1962
Thai title: สิงห์เดี่ยว
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Sukon Koewliam,Sor Asanajinda,Taksin Jampol,Phan Kam
Main actress:
Thai movie สิงห์เดี่ยว was released in year 1962. This movie features Mitr Chaibancha as main actor and นฤมล นราธิป as main new actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 4 minutes is left to be seen. It is a very long love scene with Mitr Chaibancha and a new actress called นฤมล นราธิป. Other actors and actresses are Sukon Koewliam, Sor Asanajinda, Taksin Jampol, Phan Kam. Director is also Sor Asanajinda. The movie main song is composed by Charin Nantanakorn.
Year: 1962
Thai title: โจรแพรแดง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: วิเชียร วีระโชติ
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Taksin Jampol,Adul Dulyarat,Sor Asanajinda,Adinan Singhiran,Dokdin Kanyaman
Main actress: Orasa Isarangkul,Somjit Sapsamruey,Sulaleewan Suwanthat
Thai movie โจรแพรแดง was released in year 1962. Main actors and actresses include Mitr Chaibancha, Orasa Isarangkul, Taksin Jampol, Adul Dulyarat, Sor Asanajinda, Somjit Sapsamruey, งามตา ศุภพงศ์, ถนอม อัครเศรณี, Adinan Singhiran, วิชิต ไวงาน, Sulaleewan Suwanthat, ปราณีต คุ้มเดช, Dokdin Kanyaman, แก้วใจ ชุลีกร. Movie director is วิเชียร วีระโชติ. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format and was lost in Thailand. In 2020, the 16mm film was found but it was very damaged. Only a succession of very short sequences can be seen during the seven minutes extract. Orasa Isarangkul is playing the main actress. Later on, with Petchara Chaowarat’s rise as main actress, Orasa was only playing supporting roles. A remake was done in year 1985 featuring Chaiyan Sorakrai as main actor and พัชนี บุนนาถ as main actress. A movie summary is still available. Being three years old, kid Wang is carried in a red satin cloth (โจรแพรแดง) by his mother Phikul (Somjit Sapsamruey). Phikul drops the baby in front of Nai Somporn’s house. Wang is the child of Phikul and Somporn, but Somporn broke up with Phikul to marry another lady called Ladda. Domestic helper lady Chap recognizes Wang and manages his education to save face to her employer Nai Somporn. At 10 years old, as the domestic helper dies, Wang is alone again. Somporn and Ladda keep beating Wang as they despise him. Wang quits the house with his red satin cloth and looks for his real mother Pikul. By chance, ruffian Thieng escapes death as the Police don’t dare to shoot him as they are afraid to hit the child Wang. Ruffian Thieng takes Wang with him and raises him as his own child. Despite living about robbers, Wang (Mitr Chaibancha) grows up as an honest man. Soi (Orasa Isarangkul), daughter of ruffian Thieng, likes Wang but Wang doesn’t like her as her elder brother Thiep likes to bully him. One night, Wang helps young lady Duang Kae, who has been kidnapped by ruffians. Love emerges and they promise to meet again. The problem is that Duang Kae already has a fiance, Palat Charin. Knowing about the kidnapping, Palat Charin decides to send Thai Police to catch the robbers. Ruffian leader Thieng is betrayed by ruffian Hao and his son Hiem. He is shot dead. Wang has a misunderstanding. He wishes to get revenge on Duang Kae and prepares to rob her house. During, he faces Phikul, being Duang Kae’s mother-in-law, and being his own mother! The robbing ends well. Somporn and Ladda prepare a plan to get rid of Wang and use Phikul and Soi to attract him. It ends as a duel between Wang and Somporn. In the short remaining sequences, Orasa dies in Mitr’s arms. His mother gives him the red silk as Orasa just died.
Year: 1963
Thai title: ศึก 5 เสือ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chaiya Suriyun,Taksin Jampol,Sukon Koewliam,Man Teeraphol,Anucha Ratanaman
Main actress: Preeya Roongrueng,Boosara Narumit,Usa Atcharanimit
Thai movie ศึก 5 เสือ was released in year 1963. It features Chaiya Suriyun as main actor. The movie is lost in Thailand but eleven minutes of various sequences remain to be seen. 4 ladies are featured in this movie, i.e. Preeya Roongrueng, Boosara Narumit, Usa Atcharanimit and อภิญญา วีระขจร. Other actors featuring in this movie are Taksin Jampol, Sukon Koewliam, Man Teeraphol, Anucha Ratanaman as policeman. The movie is in 16mm format so no sound is available as this format requires live dubbing. There is a sequence when Chaiya Suriyun’s character is still a kid. Preeya Roongrueng is then the mother. A man is worried in his home despite being protected by police. Taksin Jampol is shot by the police while he was threatening this man (อาคม มกรานนท์) in his house. Chaiya visits Usa Atcharanimit in her room but gets pushed back. He kidnaps two ladies. Shootings with police happen. One of the lady trying to protect him against the shots but dies in his arms. Chaiya finally dies also following a duel with Man Teeraphol. This is mainly a story of police catching thieves but it involves some police-thief couple. In one case, the father is a policeman and the son is a thief. In another case the father is a thief and the son is a policeman! It can only end sadly... Another version of ศึก 5 เสือ was released in year 1977 with Sombat Methanee.
Year: 1964
Thai title: เลือดแค้น
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sompong Phonmitr
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Sompong Phonmitr,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Pipop Pupinyo,Tat Ekathat,Tawan Siriwat
Main actress: Boosara Narumit,Somjit Sapsamruey,Preeya Roongrueng
เลือดแค้น is a Thai movie released in year 1964 with Mitr Chaibancha and Boosara Narumit. It is directed by Sompong Phonmitr who is also a famous comic actor and national artist. Other actors include Prachuap Ruekyamdee, Pipop Pupinyo (not yet with a shaved head), Somjit Sapsamruey, ดารายั่ว Preeya Roongrueng, leader of the ruffians played by Tawan Siriwat, Tat Ekathat. The movie was lost in Thailand but finally a partial reel was found in year 2013 thanks to a teacher and collector of old items in Songkhla area. A trailer of 2mn40 is left only but many short sequences showing many fist fightings and shootings in this action movie. The trailer is in bad quality but still watchable. The song advertising for the movie is still available.
Year: 1964
Thai title: หัวใจเถื่อน
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Taksin Jampol,Lor Tok,Chana Sriubon,Tat Ekathat,Op Boonthit,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Kingdao Daranee,Yaowaret Nisakorn,Somjit Sapsamruey,Malee Wetpraseri
Thai movie หัวใจเถื่อน was released in year 1964. It features Mitr Chaibancha as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. Other actor includes veteran Taksin Jampol. He tries to kidnap Petchara twice. The movie is lost in Thailand but a 8 minutes sequence is left to be seen. Other numerous performers are Lor Tok, Chana Sriubon, Kingdao Daranee, Yaowaret Nisakorn, Tat Ekathat, Somjit Sapsamruey, Op Boonthit, Sukon Koewliam, Malee Wetpraseri. It looks like an action movie. A few shooting sequences happen involving Mitr, Chana and Taksin. A few brawls happen with ruffians trying to kidnap Petchara. The company producing this movie belonged to Somjit and her husband Lor Tok.
Year: 1964
Thai title: สมิงบ้านไร่
English title:
Rating: 4/5
Director: Phan Kam
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Phan Kam,Chao Klaewklong,Sukon Koewliam,Adul Dulyarat,Chanee Yotchai
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit,Boosara Narumit
Thai movie สมิงบ้านไร่ was released in year 1964 and lasts 2h12mn. It was never released in Thailand. The movie was lost except a last copy of the film saved in Thai Film Archives. The original film is probably much longer as some sequences are missing due to damaged film. It was restored and shown in Thai Film Archives to mark the 50th anniversary of Mitr Chibancha's death. Thai Film Archives screened and dubbed the movie a few times on their premises and uploaded it on YouTube in 2021 during the Covid 19 outbreak in Thailand. Movie director is Phan Kam. Ruffians are hitting an old man refusing their orders. Prachuap Ruekyamdee intervenes but gets outnumbered. Luckily, Saming (Mitr Chaibancha) chases the ruffians away. Nok Kiaw (Petchara Chaowarat), daughter of Mokasat (Phan Kam), and Saming love each other but they cannot marry as her father Mokasat despises Saming, protecting the villagers against ruffians. Mokasat uses his bad influence to get rich and always threatens villagers. Seua (Chao Klaewklong), working for Mokasat, wishes to get rid of Saming as he loves Nok Kiaw also. Saming cannot ask Nok Kiaw's hand as he needs to win for the sake of the villagers. It creates conflicts as Nok Kiaw cannot go against her own father's will. Won (Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit), being stepmother, has difficulty winning Nok Kiaw's heart. Nok Kiaw is upset as Prachuap lacked respect for her while being drunk. Saman (Adul Dulyarat) arrives in the village and ruffians confuse him with Prachuap. Nam Peung (Boosara Narumit) helps with Sukholiem and Bab. Mokasat and Seua try to prevent Saming and Nok Kiaw from meeting, but ruffians are outnumbered. Angry, Mokasat asks his ruffians to destroy crops. Mokasat forbids his daughter Nok Kiaw to meet Saming again. Saming is upset and keeps drinking. Lady Bab asks uncle Sukon Koewliam to deliver a letter from Saming to Nok Kiaw. Sukon Koewliam is captured and tortured by the ruffians. He escapes to death. Saming promises revenge. While going to visit Nok Kiaw, Saming is captured by ruffians. Mokasat decides to send her daughter far away from the village to ensure she cannot meet Saming anymore. Ruffians come to the bar again but face a Thai boxing champion. Mokasat is upset that Saming is raising villagers against him. He asks Seua to find a strong hitman to fight against Saming and his team. Seua hires his friend Seua Tim (Chanee Yotchai). Seua Tim and his men terrorise the villagers. Meanwhile Saming has no news about Nok Kiaw. Won brings Saming to meet Nok Kiaw. Nok Kiaw is pregnant. For the sake of his future child, Saming agrees to stop opposing to Mokasat. Saming and Mokasat cannot reach agreement. Mokasat sees Won with a baby. Nobody dares to tell him it is Nok Kiaw's child. He wrongly believes Won has a lover and chases her. As Won takes refuge in Saming's house, Mokasat believes Saming is the lover and decides to storm his home. Fighting and shooting happen between the two groups. Police arrive. Being outnumbered, ruffians flee. Seua shots Mokasat. Before dying, Mokasat informs Won who shot him. Meanwhile Seua lies to Nok Kiaw in order to convince her to follow him. Seua Tim intervenes and shots Seua. He brings Nok Kiaw in the mountain, but Saming, aware though Won, chases them. Through an epic final fight, Saming gets rid of Seua Tim. Finally, it is revealed that Prachuap, Saman and the Thai boxer are undercover policemen.
Year: 1965
Thai title: ลูกผู้ชายชื่อไอ้แผน
English title:
Rating: 2/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Prachuap Ruekyamdee
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Preeya Roongrueng,Boosara Narumit
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This old Thai western movie, taking place in Chiang Mai area, has a complete new soundtrack. A man is surprised sleeping in the forest. He is injured by a young lady called Chalong (Petchara Chaowarat) believing he is a thief. Nobody knows his name and why he is coming here. His real name is Pen Moradok (Sombat Methanee). In fact he is sent by central government to neutralize a local mafia head called Salapan. Pen meets many girls, i.e. Chalong, Fong and Peri, owner of a bar who all love him. Pen receives a threat to leave city within 24 hours or face death. Fights happen between Pen and Salapan's ruffians. Peri dies when helping to fight the ruffians. Finally Salapan is captured and Pen wins Chalong's heart. It is a typical 1960s movie where the leading actor seduces many actresses (James Bond syndrome?). This is a very old Thai movie compared to Thai standards. The digitalization has been poorly done. The movie is only 15 fps and some scenes are strangely cut. It should be seen for historical purpose and enjoy the chance to see famous stars Petchara Chaowarat and Sombat Methanee acting. This movie follows the Thai traditional drama precepts with a clown always following the leading actor and the leading lady having a maid of honor.
Year: 1965
Thai title: สันดานดิบ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Chaiya Suriyun,Chana Sriubon,Lor Tok
Main actress: Pawana Chanajit,Kaenjai Meenakanit
สันดานดิบ is a Thai western movie released in year 1965. It features three famous awarded Thai actors, i.e. Pawana Chanajit, Chana Sriubon and Chaiya Suriyun. The whole 2 hours movie is still available amid local Thai collectors but was never released on the movie market. A 25mn sequence can be seen online. This old movie still has a colorful image. It is a 16mm movie so there is no sound as it requires dubbing. Below summary is based on the 25mn sequence available online. Pawana is a doctor always willing to help poor people. Chaiya plays a ruffian (นักเลงผมทอง) always holding two guns. Chaiya tries to seduce Pawana but it causes Kaenjai Meenakanit, playing the sexy girl role, to be jealous. Two groups of ruffians shoot each other for the possession of a mysterious box probably containing drugs. Even Kaenjai is shot. The movie ends up with a ruffian kidnapping Pawana but Chaiya rescues her on time following final shootings. Many gun duels happen in this movie as it was an era where westerns movies were very popular.
Year: 1965
Thai title: วีระบุรุษเมืองใต้
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Taksin Jampol,Lor Tok,Pramin Jarujareet,Chanee Yotchai,Sithao Petcharoen,Adinan Singhiran
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Preeya Roongrueng
Thai movie วีระบุรุษเมืองใต้ was released in year 1965. It features Sombat Methanee as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. It is a lost movie in Thailand but a trailer lasting three minutes remains to be seen. Movie director is วิเชียร วีระโชติ. The trailer shows that the movie วีระบุรุษเมืองใต้ was a Western. The sequences show Sombat Methanee, Petchara Chaowarat as a teacher, Taksin Jampol, Lor Tok, Pramin Jarujareet as ruffians leader, some militaries using tanks, Chanee Yotchai, Preeya Roongrueng, shootings, horse rides, songs. Other actors and actresses include วิสูตร, โยธิน, กนกพร.
Year: 1965
Thai title: วังเสือ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Neramit
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Sor Asanajinda,Sukon Koewliam,Jamroon Nuatjim
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng
Thai movie วังเสือ was released in year 1965. The movie is lost in Thailand. Only a short left colorful movie trailer lasts 2 minutes 20 seconds. The remaining sequence is in mute state as the reel is in 16mm format. Main actor is Mitr Chaibancha and main actress is Petchara Chaowarat. It features Prachuap Ruekyamdee, Ratanaporn Intarakamhaeng, Sor Asanajinda, ชาย, วงศ์, ธัญญา, Sukon Koewliam. Movie directors are มารุต and ครูเนรมิต. Remaining sequences allow seeing Mitr as a government official, Petchara, Prachuap as bad guy, Ratanaporn as Mitr’s mother. Various short sequences feature fighting, shooting, Mitr upset with Petchara, Sukon, Petchara escaping from ruffians, Jamroon Nuatjim.
Year: 1966
Thai title: ชาติกระทิง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Phan Kam
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Luechai Natnat,Sukon Koewliam,Joomjim Khemlek,Lor Tok,Boo Wibunnan
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Sopha Sataporn,Preeya Roongrueng,Kwanta Buapliensri
Chat Krathing (ชาติกระทิง) is a 1966 Thai movie but only 6mn30 are left. Only a trailer is left. The whole movie is lost as it is a 16mm format reel so it was certainly shown until it became unusable. No movie summary is currently available. Only a commercial movie poster is left. This movie features four big stars, i.e. Sombat Methanee, Luechai Natnat, Petchara Chaowarat and Sopha Sataporn. They are together for the first time and for the only time. Some ruffians harass veteran comic Sukon Koewliam. So Petchara Chaowarat protects him by hitting one of the ruffians. On next sequence, the ruffians speed through a village but this time they face Sombat Methanee. Fist fights happen. Romance between two couples Sopha / Luechai and Sombat / Petchara happen. Famous director Phan Kam (พันคำ) is there again. Luechai is part of the fight party. Movies with him are hard to find as his fame period was during 1957-1960, just before Mitr Chaibancha golden period, and then between 1964-1972. Scenario is unknown but certainly good guys (Sombat and Luechai) are fighting against ruffians terrorizing a village. Even veteran actor Chinese Boo Wibunnan can be seen in the short trailer. Actors Joomjim Khemlek, Lor Tok, Preeya Roongrueng, Kwanta Buapliensri are also mentioned in the credits but unfortunately cannot be seen in the short trailer left.
Year: 1966
Thai title: อ้ายค่อม
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Luechai Natnat,Taksin Jampol,Sukon Koewliam,Lor Tok,Preuhat Boonlong,Tawan Siriwat
Main actress: Pawana Chanajit,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Sarinthip Siriwan,Chosri Misommon,Mom Chan Phuangwan,Prim Praphaporn
Thai movie อ้ายค่อม was released in year 1966. Main actors and actresses are Luechai Natnat, Pawana Chanajit, Taksin Jampol, Kaenjai Meenakanit, Sukon Koewliam, Lor Tok, Sarinthip Siriwan, Preuhat Boonlong, เมืองเริง, มานี, เปลวใจ, วิน, วิชิต, Prim Praphaporn, Chosri Misommon, Mom Chan Phuangwan, Tawan Siriwat. Movie director is เกรียงศักดิ์ สุริยา. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence in 16mm format is left to be seen. It features the movie title sequence and only lasts one minute. The image shows lotus in front of a village. Colors are lost. The movie was released again as a remake in year 1980 with Sorapong Chatree and Jarunee Suksawat.
Year: 1967
Thai title: ฟ้าเพียงดิน
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Phan Kam
Main actor: Mitr Chaibancha,Choomporn Theppitak,Sawin Sawangrat,Adinan Singhira,Taksin Jampol,Sukon Koewliam
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Sopha Sataporn,Chadaporn Wachirapranee,Sisala Thongtara
Fa Phieng Din (ฟ้าเพียงดิน) is a 1967 Thai movie with Mitr Chaibancha, Petchara Chaowarat and Sopha Sataporn. Only a trailer of 3m35s is left. Other veteran actors playing in this Thai movie are Choomporn Theppitak, Adinan Singhira, Chadaporn Wachirapranee (playing the jealous lady as usual - นางอิจฉา). The trailer is short but enough to see a few fist fights with Mitr. It looks like a Thai western or western Tom Yum Thai movie. Chomphu's (Petchara Chaowarat) father has been killed so she changes her name to Sakira as the murderers are also looking for her expecting to get the heritage. Thewarat (Mitr Chaibancha) is always arguing with Chomphu. He even gets slapped by her the first time they met but when he wants to hit back, he is welcomed by fresh eggs thrown by Chomphu's friends. Director is famous veteran Phan Kam (พันคำ). In 1981 a remake was released with actress Supansa Nuengpirom. It seems to be based on the same story.
Year: 1967
Thai title: ล่าพยาบาท
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: สนั่น จรัสศิลป
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Taksin Jampol,Anucha Ratanaman,Chao Klaewklong,Tawan Siriwat,Sawin Sawangrat,Sithao Petcharoen
Main actress: Pissamai Wilaisak,Prim Praphaporn,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Marasri Isarangkul,Mom Chan Phuangwan
Thai movie ล่าพยาบาท was released in year 1967. Main actors and actresses include Pissamai Wilaisak, Sombat Methanee, เสกสรร สัตยา, Taksin Jampol, Prim Praphaporn, Anucha Ratanaman, Chao Klaewklong, ชาย, Tawan Siriwat, Kaenjai Meenakanit, สุเทพ เหมือนประสิทธิเวช, Sawin Sawangrat, Sithao Petcharoen, Marasri Isarangkul, ปราณีต คุ้มเดช, Mom Chan Phuangwan, ทองฮะ, ชื้นแฉะ, บู๊ หมูตอน. Movie director is สนั่น จรัสศิลป. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format but a dubbed sequence in 16mm format can still be seen in Thailand. It was shown in Thai Film Archives in year 2019. Sombat Methanee plays a policeman.
Year: 1967
Thai title: บ้าบิ่นบินเดี่ยว
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Rating: 3/5
Director: ประทีป โกมลภิส
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Taksin Jampol,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Chanee Yotchai,Surasit Sattayawong,Sawin Sawangrat,Daonoi Duangjai,Sithao Petcharoen
Main actress: Pawana Chanajit,Metta Roongrat,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Yaowaret Nisakorn
Thai movie บ้าบิ่นบินเดี่ยว was released in year 1967. Main actors and actresses include Sombat Methanee, Pawana Chanajit, Taksin Jampol, Metta Roongrat, Prachuap Ruekyamdee, Chanee Yotchai, Kaenjai Meenakanit, Surasit Sattayawong, Yaowaret Nisakorn, Sawin Sawangrat, Daonoi Duangjai, Sithao Petcharoen, ไสล พูนชัย, เมืองเริง ปัทมินทร์, พร ไพโรจน์, อาคม มกรานนท์. Movie director is ประทีป โกมลภิส. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format and was lost in Thailand. Only a short sequence of three minutes can still be seen. The radio advertising song is still available. Thai movie บ้าบิ่นบินเดี่ยว is a Thai Western. The original film lasted 160 minutes. The three minutes extract includes several sequences. Pawana and Donoi are eating grilled chicken while Sombat is very hungry seeing them. Two ruffians are about to shoot Sombat, but Pawana shouts to warn him.
Year: 1968
Thai title: ชาตินักสู้
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Rating: 3/5
Director: Luechai Natnat
Main actor: Luechai Natnat,Tawan Siriwat,Sompol Kongsuwan
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Metta Roongrat,Chadaporn Wachirapranee
Thai movie ชาตินักสู้ was released in year 1968. It features Luechai Natnat as main actor and Petchara Chaowarat as main actress. The movie is lost in Thailand but a sequence of 1h30mn remains to be seen. The movie was produced by Luechai Natnat himself. This is a Thai western action movie. Other actors include Sompol Kongsuwan, ขุนแผน ภุมรักษ์, ถนอม นวลอนันต์, สุธรรพ์ ธนะประวิตร, นฤชา ชัยบดินทร์. Plok (Tawan Siriwat), leader of the ruffians, is somebody having a strong bad influence on the village Don Sethi and is selling drugs (คนมีอิทธิพล ขายยาเสพติด). Tawan punishes Jom Thale (Luechai Natnat), whose hands are broken. Arethai (Petchara Chaowarat) and Jom Thale know each other since childhood. Arethai's parents were killed by ruffians. She was raised by them and used as a slave (ทาส). Jom Thale' s father was killed and his mother became Plok's minor wife (เมียน้อย). The main wife (Chadaporn Wachirapranee) persecuted the minor wife and her two children. So they all fled to Lampang. Later on, Jom Thale’s young brother died as he was killed by ruffians. The mother died being disconsolate. Metta Roongrat is playing a role as สาว karate. Chadaporn Wachirapranee, Plok's main wife, dies while trying to protect Jom Thale that she loves secretly. Jom Thale (Luechai) succeeds to flee thanks to Arethai so Plok is very upset with her. Plok still wants to kill Jom Thale. Plok sends a sbire (ลูกน้อง) to kill Jom Thale , who is hiding in a Buddhist temple. Bell sound means he is dead. Plok rushes to see the corpse but gets captured by Jom Thale, who kills Plok's thugs. Meanwhile Police storms the drugs factory belonging to Plok. Jom Thale is looking for revenge (ล้างแค้น) as his parents and younger brother died because of Plok. Jom Thale brings Plok in front of his parent's grave for him to give respect to them and to apologise. Fighting between the two men happens. Jom Thale is disadvantaged due to his injured hands but Arethai shots Plok. Before dying, Plok asks for forgiveness.
Year: 1968
Thai title: เลือดอาชาไนย
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Surasit Sattayawong,Choomporn Theppitak,Pramin Jarujareet,Preuhat Boonlong,Joomjim Khemlek
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Metta Roongrat,Kaenjai Meenakanit,Mom Chan Phuangwan
Thai movie เลือดอาชาไนย was released in year 1968. The movie is lost in Thailand but a trailer lasting a few minutes remains to be seen. The image is very redish and damaged. The remaining film is in 16mm format so it is in mute state as such format requires live dubbing. Main actresses and actors featured in this movie are Sombat Methanee, Petchara Chaowarat, Surasit Sattayawong, Metta Roongrat, Choomporn Theppitak, Pramin Jarujareet, Kaenjai Meenakanit, Joomjim Khemlek, Mom Chan Phuangwan, Preuhat Boonlong, นุสรา แสงรัตน์. นุสรา แสงรัตน์, elder sister of Lalana Sulawan, is also having a small role in this movie. สุวีระ is the movie director. It is a Thai western movie. Various short sequences in the trailer allow seeing Sombat Methanee, Kaenjai Meenakanit, Metta Roongrat, Petchara Chaowarat, a typical waterfall scene with a lady bathing, a lady aggressed by ruffians, some shootings, some fightings between Sombat Methanee and Choomporn Theppitak, Mom Chan Phuangwan killed by ruffians and then discovered by Sombat. Normally old Thai movies always include various tastes (romance, action, drama, comedy, a mild erotism…) to raise the interest of the various spectators watching outdoor movies in Thai provinces.
Year: 1969
Thai title: เจ้าหญิง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Phan Kam,Tae Prakardwutthisan
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sahat Piempongsan,Adul Dulyarat,Choomporn Theppitak,Sukon Koewliam,Joomjim Khemlek,Ruj Ronnapop,Kokheng
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Metta Roongrat,Kaenjai Meenakanit
Thai movie เจ้าหญิง was released in year 1969. The whole film is still complete, around 2h30mn, but it was never released in any video format such as VHS, VCD or DVD. The movie is stored at the Thai Film Archives and can be seen there. It is a 16mm movie so no sound is available as such movies were dubbed. This movie is a Thai western and a lot of action, i.e. shootings and boxing fightings, is happening. A short summary is also still available. Busaba is played by actress Aranya Namwong. Busaba's father, played by Adul Dulyarat, has arguments with Luang Soradet (Sahat Piempongsan). Her father dies so Busaba has to be responsible of the paternal ranch. Luang Soradet wishes to extend his own ranch but Busaba refuses to sell. Heun (Sombat Methanee) gets a job in Busaba's ranch but gets trouble with Luang Soradet's ruffians. Kaenjai Meenakanit is on Luang Soradet's side and tries to convince Heun to stay aside. Heun, bathing in waterfalls, helps Kaenchai, whose ankle is twisted. She asks for a massage as a way to entice Heun, who finally throws her in the pond! Heun does protect Busaba as she gets issues with ruffians (house burnt, kidnapping). Heun and his friends push back ruffians attacking a village. Kaenchai shots one ruffian leaders but gets shot also. Heun releases Busaba, who has been captured by ruffians. All friends are arrested by the police. As usual, it is disclosed at the end of the movie that Heun is in fact undercover policeman officer when all ruffians has been neutralized. Busaba is upset but finally forgives Heun. The movie producer was famous director Tae Prakardwutthisan. The movie was given by Tae Prakardwutthisan to Thai Film Archives but it was never released commercially. The movie features 4 songs recorded in 35mm format. Comics are strongly present with veteran actors Sompong Phonmitr, Kokheng, Sukon Koewliam and Joomjim Khemlek.
Year: 1969
Thai title: ขุนตาล
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sor Asanajinda,Chana Sriubon,Luechai Natnat,Joomjim Khemlek,Sawin Sawangrat,Somkuan Krajangsat
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit,Prim Praphaporn,Chatchadaporn Laksanawed,Sasithorn Phetrung
Thai movie ขุนตาล was released in year 1969. Main actor is Sombat Methanee and main actress is Aranya Namwong. The movie is lost in Thailand but three reels remain to be seen. The whole movie is reduced to a sequence of 47 minutes so making it difficult to understand in details. Sor Asanajinda is actor and movie director. No movie summary is left to be read. The movie is in 16mm format so without sound as such format requires live dubbing. Two friends always like to fight to settle their disagreement (เพื่อนรัก). They are living in a bandit village (ชุมเสือ). One of them, called Sing (สิงห์), is having a child with Prim Praphaporn. Their son is played by Sombat Methanee. Years have passed, he is now an adult. Following some fighting, Sombat becomes the new leader and gets a crown shaped like a tiger head (มงกุฎหัวเสือ). Sombat summons a spirit doctor (หมอผี) to cure Sasitorn Phetrung (ศศิธร เพชรรุ่ง), who is blind. Some ingredients are missing. In the city, a sequence shows Chana Sriubon, Chatchadaporn Laksanawed (ชัชฎาพร), Sawin Sawangrat and Sor Asanajinda talking together. Sombat and the spirit doctor enter in Pa Sor’s house to get some of the missing ingredients. Sombat meets Chadaporn and then Aranya. Wilaiwan Watthanaphanit is the mother of the two daughters, i.e. Chadaporn and Aranya. Sombat is injured by the bandit he defeated before to become the village leader. Chana Sriubon neutralises the bandit so that Sombat can run away. Luechai Natnat is then also injured in Pa Sor's house and flees. He is chased by ruffians but gets help from Sombat. Sombat comes back again to the house to have discussion with Pa Sor and ends up kidnapping Aranya and Sasitorn. Sawin and his ruffians chase them. Chana Sriubon tries to prevent them but gets neutralised. Sombat seems very unhappy over Aranya. Aranya saves Sombat's life while he is attacked again by the rogue bandit. Sawin captures Pa Sor and Chana Sriubon. Aranya asks Sombat to help Pa Sor captured by Sawin. Wilaiwan releases Chana. Luechai gets rid of Sawin. Final duel happens between Sombat and Pa Sor until they realise they are relatives (father / son?).
Year: 1969
Thai title: เขี้ยวพยัคฆ์
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Pramin Jarujareet,Joomjim Khemlek,Tawan Siriwat,Pipop Pupinyo,Sukon Koewliam,Pan Borapet
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat
Thai movie เขี้ยวพยัคฆ์ was released in year 1969. The movie is lost in Thailand but a trailer lasting five minutes remains to be seen. The image is quite redish and damaged. The remaining film is in 16mm format so it is in mute state as such format requires live dubbing. Main actresses and actors featured in this movie are Sombat Methanee, Petchara Chaowarat, กุณฑลทิพย์ ปัจฉิมานนท์, Pramin Jarujareet, พีระ, Tawan Siriwat, Pipop Pupinyo, Joomjim Khemlek, ประกอบ, สรวง, ฉกาจ, ศรีนิล, Pan Borapet, เทพ, Sukon Koewliam, ทองฮะ, โกร่ง, แป๊ะอ้วน, ขวัญ, ดุจดาว. นครินทร์ is the movie director. It is a Thai western movie. Various short sequences in the trailer allow seeing Sombat Methanee, Sukon Koewliam, Tawan Siriwat as fake policeman, Sombat Methanee kissing กุณฑลทิพย์ ปัจฉิมานนท์, Petchara Chaowarat as government nurse, Chinese opera featured, a man hitting his teenage daughter, comic scenes involving Sukon Koewliam.
Year: 1970
Thai title: สิงห์สาวเสือ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sawin Sawangrat,Sithao Petcharoen,Sukon Koewliam,Chana Sriubon
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Metta Roongrat
Sing Sao Seua or สิงห์สาวเสือ is a Thai movie released in year 1970. There are seven songs in the movie. Only 4 minutes is left. The extract in 35mm format includes the love song between Sombat Methanee and Aranya Namwong. It also just features the sequence where Sombat Methanee is shot by a ruffian. A short summary of the movie is still available. Chatchai (Sombat Methanee) is a police student in his final year. When learning that his father has been killed, Chatchai quits the police and goes back to his home district, Wang Phan, to investigate on his father’s death. Patama (Aranya Namwong) is the owner of Wang Phan market. Aranya is using Seuahan to do the internal police in the market as many thugs are around. Sombat and Seuahan become friends. The ruffian leader responsible of his father’s death is Sia Bu (เสี่ยบู๊). Sia Bu wants to have Patama as his wife. As she refuses, the ruffians kill the forest guard. Chatchai takes over his duty. Sia Bu asks Chatchai to stop messing around but he refuses. While Chatchai and Patama are singing their love in the garden, one Sia Bu's ruffian shots Chatchai and kidnaps Patama. Hopefully Seuahan rescues Patama. While Chatchai is recovering at the hospital, things get worse with the market being burnt and Patama kidnapped by Sia Bu. Time for Chatchai to revenge his father and rescue his lovely Patama!
Year: 1970
Thai title: รักเธอเสมอ
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Rating: 3/5
Director: Charin Nantanakorn
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Taksin Jampol,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Adul Dulyarat,Lor Tok,Charin Nantanakorn
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Wassana Chalakorn
รักเธอเสมอ is a Thai movie released 1970. The movie is lost in Thailand except the last reel of the film, which lasts 35 minutes. The last reel is in 16mm format so it is mute as 16mm movies require to have live dubbing. When songs happen, the format is then changed to 35mm as this format allows image and sound together. It looks like a Western type movie and featuring 9 songs. Song รักเธอเสมอ remains famous and was sung many time by various singers. The movie features เพลงลูกกรุง. Sombat (Sombat Methanee) is visiting a police station to inform them about his friends kidnapping. Adul Dulyarat is police leader. Taksin (Taksin Jampol) and Wassana (Wassana Chalakorn) have kidnapped Petchara (Petchara Chaowarat) and Prachuap (Prachuap Ruekyamdee). Police is surrounding the ruffians. Police cannot attack as they have hostages. Shootings start and Sombat helps to release them. Taksin and Wassana try to flee. Adul is injured. Wassana is shot by Taksin as she tries to flee on her own. Petchara gives comfort to Adul as he is injured but her heart is split between Sombat and Adul. Taksin comes back for revenge. Following an ultimate fight with Sombat, he falls and dies in a hot spring water. Charin Nantanakorn produced and directed the movie. During a final engagement, Petchara shall choose between Adul or Sombat.
Year: 1970
Thai title: จอมบึง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Ruj Ronnapop,Tat Ekathat,Songthong
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Metta Roongrat,Prim Praphaporn
Thai movie จอมบึง was released in year 1970. Main actors are Sombat Methanee and Aranya Namwong. The movie was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD formats in Thailand. The movie is still available in Thai Film Archives. Only reels 1-2-4 are available. Reel 3 is missing. It is lasting 1h22mn. Two partial reels (2-3) were also found in year 2013 thanks to a teacher and collector of old items in Songkhla area. The remaining sequence is lasting 28 minutes. It is in 35mm format as actors’ voice can still be heard despite image and sound being in poor quality. The image is damaged due to water soaking (โดนน้ำ). The director is Sor Asanajinda. The movie features 16 songs according to the film poster. 6 songs have disappeared. Only 10 songs are left. Missing reel 3 in Thai Film Archives is about Sombat going to marry Prim. The ruffians lie to Sombat’s father to invite him to the wedding party. They kidnap him to have a guarantee. The main actress Aranya Namwong is also captured by them. In reel 4, Sombat comes to help and rescue his father and Aranya. In a short online sequence, Aranya hits Sombat with her car. Finally, she accepts to take him in her car as he claims to be hurt. Prachuap Ruekyamdee is doing a massage to Metta Roongrat. Suddenly the car driven by Sombat arrives swiftly in their house property. Ruj Ronnapop seems to enjoy alcohol. Seeing Sombat and Aranya together causes a big ire to Metta. She tries to get back Sombat but to no avail.
Year: 1970
Thai title: ชาติทองแดง
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Phan Kam
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Adul Dulyarat,Chanee Yotchai,Choomporn Theppitak,Anucha Ratanaman,Sukon Koewliam,Joomjim Khemlek,Sawin Sawangrat
Main actress: Suthisa Putnuch,Khomapat Attaya,Kantima Daraphan
Thai movie ชาติทองแดง was released in year 1970. Main actor is Sombat Methanee and main actress is Suthisa Putnuch. The movie is lost in Thailand but a 2mn14s trailer remains to be seen. The movie director is Phan Kam. The movie is a Thai Western. During the short trailer various sequences can be seen such as Chanee Yotchai hitting a man, a gun duel between Adul Dulyarat and Phan Kam, a fighting scene with Sombat against four men, Anucha Ratanaman flirting with a young lady, Vet actress sexy 1 and 2, a typical waterfall Thai movie scene with a naked lady swimming, a knife duel between Sombat Methanee and Chanee Yotchai, a scene with main actress Suthisa Putnuch. Other actors and actresses are Choomporn Theppitak, Khomapat Attaya, Sukon Koewliam, Joomjim Khemlek, Sawin Sawangrat, Kantima Daraphan.
Year: 1970
Thai title: หวานใจ
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Sor Asanajinda
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Manop Aussawathep,Charin Nantanakorn,Dokdin Kanyaman,Pramin Jarujareet
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Sopha Sataporn,Metta Roongrat,Sulaleewan Suwanthat,Namgneun Boonnak
Thai movie หวานใจ was released in year 1970. Sombat Methanee and Manop Aussawathep are playing the main actors. Petchara Chaowarat and Sopha Sataporn are playing the main actresses. Manop Aussawathep is playing one of his first roles. The movie is lost in Thailand but a 2mn30s trailer remains to be seen. Other actors are Charin Nantanakorn, Dokdin Kanyaman, Metta Roongrat, Pramin Jarujareet, Sulaleewan Suwanthat, Namgneun Boonnak, เทิด. Movie director is Sor Asanajinda. A movie summary extracted from Thai stars magazines is still available to be read. Five songs are featured in the movie. Three ladies (Sopha, Petchara, Metta) seem to love Sombat. As usual with 1960s and early 1970s movies, there is a mix of multiple tastes (หนังครบรส) in Thai movies, i.e. romance, action, comedy. Manop gets beaten by ruffians.
Year: 1972
Thai title: หัวใจป่า
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: Wichit Khunawut
Main actor: Nard Poowanai,Sithao Petcharoen,Sahat Piempongsan
Main actress: Petchara Chaowarat,Prim Praphaporn,Chosri Misommon,Metta Roongrat
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Thai movie หัวใจป่า was released in year 1972. It features 8 songs. Saeng (Petchara Chaowarat) is working in a nightclub as manager secretary (เลขา). Suda (Prim Praphaporn) is her close friend. The manager (เห็นใจ) tries to abuse her so she has to use a gun to protect herself. The driver accuses her of being a minor wife (เมียเก็บ) and to be responsible to have planned to kill the club manager. As police is looking for Saeng, Suda helps her to leave Bangkok. She goes in a remote area of northeast Thailand. While going to Krating, she meets Wissanoo (Nard Poowanai) with who she sympathizes. A music orchestra including Chosri Misommon joins them. On the way, some thieves including Sithao Petcharoen and led by Sahat Piempongsan stops their truck. Identifying Wissanoo as a doctor, Phi Ann (Sahat Piempongsan) orders him and Saeng, believed to be his wife, to follow them. The three ladies of the orchestra are also kidnapped. Phi Ann's wife (Metta Roongrat) called Yom is sick due to malaria (ไข้ป่า). Wissanoo gives her medicine. Phi Ann is not a bad thief as he stops his guys harassing the three ladies. Finally the three ladies have to choose by themselves their husbands! Police is coming so thieves have to move away. One of the rogue ruffians knowing that Saeng is not Wissanoo's wife harasses her. Wissanoo has to fight against him to protect Saeng. Yom wishes Phi Ann to stop being a thief. At nighttime, the rogue ruffian tries to steal Phi Ann's bounty. Following a deadly shooting, Phi Ann is injured in the leg. As the ruffians go to find food, Wissanoo and Saeng take profit to flee with Yom as Phi Ann is injured. Yot and the three ladies join them. While chased by Phi Ann, Yot is shot. Yom decides to go back to Phi Ann to ensure her child can get a father. Getting back Yom, Phi Ann stops chasing the doctor. Finally Wissanoo dismisses in order to join Saeng in Bangkok. This movie is a remake of มือโจร by director Wichit Khunawut in year 1961. The 1972 version lasts 2h22mn.
Year: 1972
Thai title: คนสู้คน
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Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Phairoj Jaising,Choomporn Theppitak,Chat Mongkolchai,Songthong,Paen Pleumsachai
Main actress: Aranya Namwong,Marasri Bangchang,Sisala Thongtara,Donnapha Sophee,Darunee Cheunsakul
Thai movie คนสู้คน was released in year 1972. It features Phairoj Jaising as main actors and Aranya Namwong as main actress. It lasts 1h36mn. Two songs are featured in this movie. This is the first movie featuring Phairoj Jaising and Aranya Namwong together. Director is วิจารณ์ ภักดีวิจิตร. Often in 1960 or 1970s Thai movies, music from Italian spaghetti westerns (Ennio Morricone) or James Bond movies was used. Korakot (Phairoj Jaising) arrives in Udon Thani. The introduction sequence even shows old theater โรงหนังเฉลิมวัฒนา. Korakot is back to his village through a bus from Udon Thani. He gets robbed by two ruffians (นักเลงเจ้าถิ่น) including Yuan (Choomporn Theppitak). They steal a jewellery belonging to his mother. Krit (Chat Mongkolchai) rescues him. Some relief characters are played by Songthong and Sisala Thongtara (ศรีสละ ทองธารา). Krit's sister is played by “bad girl” Donnapha Sophee. Knowing his friend's problems, krit chases after the ruffians. Two are killed but Yuan succeeds to flee. Korakot is not able to hold a weapon or fight back (ใจต้องสู้). Khun Phiset is upset with Krit as two of his men were killed. Korakot shall go to Khun Phiset's home to get back his jewellery. On the way, he meets Plienjai, Khun Phiset's daughter (Aranya Namwong), expert in shooting with Daojai (Darunee Cheunsakul). Yuan claims he doesn't have it. Plienjai likes Korakot. Daojai and Krit (สุภาพบุรุษนักสู้) love each other. Yuan loves Plienjai also but it is not reciprocal so he tries to force her. Khun Phiset chases him away. Korakot gets a training from Krit (คนสู้คน). Yuan forges an alliance with another ruffian leader called Seua Sing (Paen Pleumsachai) to get revenge and plans to kidnap Plienjai. As they get pushed back by Krit and Korakot, Seua Sing prepares more men to join. Enticed to get back his mother's jewellery, Korakot is tortured by Sing and Yuan by being attached to a cross and forced to walk under harsh sun. Meanwhile Songthong is killed through an embuscade. Krit helps Korakot before a full dehydration. Korakot’s mother is played by Marasri Bangchang. A double wedding happens, i.e. Korakot with Plienjai and Krit with Daojai. Yuan, Sing and their ruffians bring troubles to the party by kidnapping the ladies including Krit's sister. Korakot and Krit chase after the ruffians. Seua Sing rapes Krit’s sister. As a bait, Korakot defies Yuan and defeats him while Krit releases the ladies. Through a final shooting, Seua Sing is shot by Krit's sister but she also dies. Newly-wed couples can now find happiness with the ruffians being neutralised.
Year: 1972
Thai title: ไอ้หนุ่ม-อีสาว
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sayan Chantaraviboon,Choomporn Theppitak,Sawin Sawangrat
Main actress: Pawana Chanajit,Sopha Sataporn,Metta Roongrat
Thai movie ไอ้หนุ่ม-อีสาว was released in year 1972. Main actors and actresses include Sombat Methanee, Pawana Chanajit, Sayan Chantaraviboon, Sopha Sataporn, Metta Roongrat, Choomporn Theppitak. The film was never released on VHS / VCD / DVD format but a sequence in 16mm format can still be seen in Thailand as one reel is left. It lasts only 14 minutes and is mute. The image quality is very damaged due to humidity on the film. The official movie poster is also lost. During the remaining reel, various sequences can be seen such as a lady talking to a ruffian, ruffians (including Sayan Chantaraviboon) harassing a kid. Pawana Chanajit stops them. Sawin Sawangrat arrives in order to calm down everybody. A lady is talking to two men. Sopha and Pawana are talking to the child (it is maybe a younger brother). Ruffians are back. Pawana pushes back advances from ruffians. Choomporn, Sombat and Metta are talking together. Another man is trying to seduce Pawana through a song.
Year: 1975
Thai title: ข้ามาจากแม่น้ำแคว
English title: Tiger from River Kwai
Rating: 3/5
Director: Franco Lattanzi
Main actor: Krung Srivilai,George Eastman
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Tiger from River Kwai (ข้ามาจากแม่น้ำแคว) is a Tom Yam Spaghetti western. Alone and getting out of a Buddhist temple in Thailand to get ashes, Krung heads to America to give them to the dead relatives. He also carries gems. Some ruffians, aware of this, are looking for the Thai man to rob him. A Chinese Hong Kong man, expert in small blades, is also around. Being mistaken as Thai, he finally helps Krung. Ruffians finally get defeated by Krung and the Chinese man. But Krung is injured. The ruffians, led by Jack, kill a family to know where the Thai man is. A beautiful lady offers refuge to Krung. Meanwhile the ruffians storm the city to know where the Thai man is hiding but the sheriff is protecting his city. While giving the ashes to the family (Mary and her mum), Krung falls in a trap but succeeds to escape. He gets shot and injured again. He gets help from the Chinese man. The ruffians kidnap Mila to exchange her with the Thai man. Krung accepts but refuses to disclose to the ruffians where the jewels are as they belong to Buddha. As often in 1970s Thai action movies, famous fighting kicks from Krung Srivilai are featured. They escape. The treasure is fact an elephant embossed with jewels. The ruffians kidnap some women and children to force an exchange with the elephant. One of the sheriff auxiliary is a traitor and helps to release imprisoned ruffians while killing the sheriff. They flee to the Mexican border. Mary and her mum are kept as hostages. Finally Krung defeat the ruffians with the help of the Chinese man, gets back the jewel elephant and offers it to Mary before leaving back to Thailand. The movie features a great 1970s soundtrack as usual in spaghetti movies. It is a "East meets West" western with a Thai actor, a Hong Kong actor and an American actor. Original Italian name is "La Tigre Venuta Dal Fiume Kwai".
Year: 1978
Thai title: มหาหิน
English title: Maha Hin
Rating: 5/5
Director: Kom Akadej
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sukon Koewliam,Adinan Singhiran,Sawin Sawangrat,Pipop Pupinyo,Phairoj Jaising,Kanchit Kwanpracha,Lak Apichat,Dam Datsakorn,Rith Luecha,Kecha Plianvithee,Manop Aussawathep,Kom Akadej
Main actress: Piyamas Monayakol,Wiyada Umarin
Hin (Sombat Methanee) is a monk. One day he receives a letter from his younger niece announcing that his parents have been killed by ruffians, their house burnt and cattle stolen. Hin finally disrobes (ศึก). After so many years as monk, only a few people recognize him, i.e. Lung Kiaw (Sukon Koewliam) and his former teacher (Adinan Singhiran). Sombat Methanee shaved his head for this movie. Hin still behaves like a monk, speaks like a monk (โยม), carry his umbrella and stay calm but sometimes it is too much to endure and ruffians get smashed! Subdistrict headman Loi (Sawin Sawangrat) is now living on the land belonging to Hin's relatives. He is always protected by a bunch of ruffians including Pipop Pupinyo. Fon (Piyamas Monayakol) is the daughter of subdistrict headman Loi. Lom (Phairoj Jaising), Hin’s former classmate, is the son of subdistrict headman Loi. Phi Saen (Kanchit Kwanpracha) takes care of Neung and Sai, Hin's nephews. Ang (Lak Apichat) always follows Hin to help him. Lom’s girlfriend is called Chada (Wiyada Umarin) and is the daughter of Pho Lieng. Hin just wants to take care of his nephews and not bring trouble regarding the land (ผมมาดี). A new house is built and vegetables are planted. Hin wears colorful shirts (สีแปลกๆ). On the way to sell the corn, Hin's truck is stolen and Hin is beaten. Dam Datsakorn and Rith Luecha are the ones behind. They are Pho Lieng’s faithful lieutenants! As Hin is at hospital, Rith kidnaps Sai. Ruffians fail to kill Hin at the hospital so he is aware through Neung and Fon. Pho Lieng (Kecha Plianvithee), the big boss, wishes to marry Fon but Loi knows his daughter will never accept. Seua Tim (Manop Aussawathep) is seen with Pho Lieng but keeps his independence. Hin finds Sai but it is too late as she has been raped and killed. Hin has to forget his previous Buddhist vows (เรื่องคนชั่ว) to take revenge. Hin reuses the chain that was used to kill Sai in order to hit the ruffians. Fierceful fights happen between Hin and Rith / Dam in an underground casino. Despite Hin winning, Pho Lieng orders the ruffians to kill Hin but Seua Tim forbids as guns are not allowed in his casino. Hin kidnaps Fon to bring trouble to Kamnan Loi. Pho lieng orders to kill Subdistrict headman Loi as this latter refuses to enter in a bigger scale of corruption (แบ่งกันกินแบ่งกันใช่). Lom and Fon believes the murderer is Hin. Finally Seua Tim explains the truth to them. Justice happens and all the ruffians are killed. Hin leaves as a lonely cowboy. Movie Maha Hin (มหาหิน) was released in year 1978 and directed by famous action movies director Kom Akadej (เจ้าพ่อหนังบู๊เมืองไทย). This movie really features a big bunches of major actors during decade 1970s. Sombat Methanee got 1M baht to cut his hair and be bald as he couldn't play other movies during many months.
Year: 1979
Thai title: เสือภูเขา
English title: The Mountain Lion
Rating: 4/5
Director: Kom Akadej
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Manop Aussawathep,Rith Luecha,Lak Apichat,Dam Datsakorn,Chat Mongkolchai,Somsak Chaisongkram
Main actress: Jarunee Sooksawad,Nit Alisa
Lao Thong (Sorapong Chatree) is a Hmong leaving in Northern part of Thailand. He has a wife called Siew Fa and a young boy named Soo Noi. While he is away, his wife Siew Fa has been kidnapped by ruffians, who have been threatening the mountain villagers since years. Lao Thong's nickname is the Mountain Lion (เสือภูเขา) as he can run very fast. Lao Thong goes after the ruffians and find their camp. Their leader is Museudam. Lao Thong and Siew Fa have to kill Chayo, Museudam's brother, in order to escape from the ruffians' camp. They need to flee with their son from the Hmong village as Museudam seeks for revenge. Unfortunately Lao Thong and his family are captured by another ruffians group. Hopefully their leader, Cha Teun, is a former sergeant who knows well Lao Thong. Some ruffians believe they are undercover policemen so Lao Thong has to fight and defeat them to win his freedom. Opium trade has always been a huge traffic in Northern Thailand due to Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos and Thailand). Lao Pho (Lak Apichat) is a Hmong village working with the police border to neutralize local ruffian gangs. Cha Teun's gang is attacked by the Police. Cha Teun believes that Lao Thong is the traitor who warned the police. Then both gangs decide to take revenge over him. They decide to hire another Hmong as only a lion can catch a lion. His wife, Siew Fa, is injured. Na Cha (Jarunee Sooksawad), Lao Pho's sister, helps them. Museudam and Cha Teun try to hire Lao Pho (แมวไม่ฆ่าแมว) but to no avail. So Museudam kills Lao Pho's father and accuses Lao Thong so he suceeds to convince Lao Pho's to chase Lao Thong. Na Cha fights very well but is in fact a girl. Siew Fa finally kills herself to avoid being the one slowing her family down. Lao Thong takes revenge over the ruffians, who disband. The two ruffian groups even kill each other and only Cha Teun succeeds to flee as his own gang is wiped away. A love story starts between Lao Thong and Na Cha. Na Cha succeeds to convince her brother that the culprit is Museudam and not Lao Thong. Museudam kidnaps Lao Thong's son. Lao Thong, Cha Teun, Na Cha and Lao Pho storm the ruffians' campement. Ruffians are defeated but Lao Pho dies while protecting Lao Thong. The Mountain Lion is one of the most famous movies directed by Kom Akadej. It is shot within beautiful Thai northern landscapes. It was one of the few Thai movies dealing about Hmong community. The Mountain Lion - เสือภูเขา (1979) movie remains famous for its Kung Fu scenes. This film was one of the first to mix elaborate stunt work and well choreographed fight scenes.
Year: 1979
Thai title: ลาบเลือด
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Phairoj Jaising,Manop Aussawathep,Sawin Sawangrat,Rith Luecha,Pipop Pupinyo
Main actress: Piathip Kumwong,Mayura Thanabutr,Duangjai Hathaikarn
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Drunk ruffians are terrorizing a shop while listening to an old Boney M song. Sukol gives them a lesson. Seuabin (Rith Luecha) is the leader of the ruffians. They kidnap villagers and force them to work as slaves (ทาส). Sukol (Sombat Methanee) is working in a gambling den (บ่อน). He meets his old friend Phairoj Jaising. They were former Thai soldiers during the war in Laos. Both of them have been requested to meet in this remote Isan city by their old friend Siaw (Manop Aussawathep). Siaw requests help as his two sisters, Bao (Mayura Thanabutr) and Mon (Duangjai Hathaikarn), have disappeared. They are part of the working slaves (ทำไร่กัญชา) and have been lured by fake job offers. Bao is sick but to get medicine from the guards, women have to offer their body. No problem (มาเลย) for Chai (Piathip Kumwong), who is a former kind hearted prostitute, in order to help Bao. As usual Pipop Pupinyo is playing the ruthless ruffian also. Sukol loves to eat Larb Luat dish (ลาบเลือด). Phairoj, simulating to be an up country bumpkin, is recruited as worker by the agency offering expensive fake jobs. Seua Ling (Sawin Sawangrat) is the big boss. Meanwhile showing his fighting and shooting skills, Sakol is recruited by Seua Ling. Rivalry happens between Sakol and Seuabin as both are skilled gunman (มือปืน). When Chai is sick, nobody is helping her (ใจหมา). She dies during the night refusing Mon to sacrifice herself for her. Sakol asks Siaw to provide explosives. Sawin has an important 500 kg shipment to be done so extra ruffians come. New plan is to release all inmates and not only the two sisters. Seuabin prepares a putsch against Seua Ling as he is upset that Seua Ling is too friendly with Sakol and also wishing to get a bigger share of money. The plan seems to go wrong when Seuabin captures and tortures Sakol to know the truth. Phairoj organises the inmates uprising and uses weapons hidden by Siaw in the field. Through a thrilling and explosive final, all ruffians are defeated or killed. Finally Siaw offers his two sisters to Sakol and Phairoj as rewards. ลาบเลือด is a 2h08mn Thai western.
Year: 1980
Thai title: นายฮ้อยทมิฬ
English title: Nai Hoi Tamin
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Sawin Sawangrat,Lak Apichat,Ron Rittichai
Main actress: Naowarat Yooktanun
It deals about the adventures of Thai cowboys sending cattle through Isan area to Nakhorn Ratchasima. Outlaws are waiting to steal the buffaloes. The "Nai Hoi" were historical local cattle merchants leading buffalos from Isan to the central regions of Thailand to sell them. This movie has an unique feature, i.e. actors use Isan language to speak. This movie highlights the life of rural people in Isan in historical times. A Thai TV serie based on the movie was shot in 2001.
Year: 1980
Thai title: ฝนใต้
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sombat Methanee,Sayan Chantaraviboon,Prachuap Ruekyamdee,Boo Wibunnan,Sawin Sawangrat,Pipop Pupinyo,Adul Dulyarat,Chat Mongkolchai
Main actress: Supansa Nuengpirom,Metta Roongrat,Duangdao Jarujinda
This movie is a Thai Tom Yum (ต้มยำ) western mixing action and comedy. Following a robbery, ruffians have to stop at a house to rest at night time and repair their car. They kill the whole family living there but the kid, called Yot, is only injured and promises to take revenge. He notices that the killer is wearing particular boots. Yot is rescued and healed by a Buddhist monk and doctor Meng (Adul Dulyarat). Twenty years have passed. Yot (Sombat Methanee) is coming back in the area to sell medicine. The area is under the control of mafiosi Lit and his thugs (Pipop Pupinyo and Chat Mongkolchai). Even local subdistrict headman (กำนัน) Cha (Prachuap Ruekyamdee) has difficulty to get authority from them. The district officer (นายอำเภอ) has been killed. The doctor Meng now indulges into alcohol to forget his worries. His wife, Busuba (Metta Roongrat), was deceitful and caused the death of his best friend. She is now Lit's girlfriend. A Thai country music (ลูกทุ่ง) singer (Sayan Chantaraviboon) is coming in the village and teams up with Yot. Lit (Sawin Sawangrat) tries to get rid of Yot, the country music singer and even local subdistrict headman Cha. Yot finds the 20 years old boots in Cha's barn so he believes that local subdistrict headman Cha is responsible of his parents' death. Various events (doctor Meng, Lit and Busaba die) happen until the thugs are neutralized thanks to Yot and the singer, who is in fact an undercover military officer. Remembering the Buddhist monk's advice, Yot doesn't do self justice and becomes the new district officer. It is a typical movie of end of 1970s decade with Thai country music songs, action, comedy, romance (Yot and Chewi (Supansa Nuengpirom), local subdistrict headman Cha's daughter), revenge. A previous version of ฝนใต้ was also done in 1970 already with Sombat Methanee.
Year: 1981
Thai title: ไอ้ค่อม
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director: คิด สุวรรณศร
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Porjed Kaenpetch,Sor Asanajinda,Lak Apichat,Somsak Chaisongkram,Ron Rittichai,Rith Luecha,Sawin Sawangrat
Main actress: Jarunee Sooksawad
It has a scenario based on the tale "The beauty and the beast". An deformed man, hated by all, is helping an endangered young woman.
Year: 1981
Thai title: ทุ่งกุลาร้องไห้
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Manop Aussawathep
Main actress: Supansa Nuengpirom
Some immigrants settle in a village in dry Isan (Northeast of Thailand) area. They are not welcomed by the already inhabitants. Incidents happen between the two communities. Who is responsible of these incidents?
Year: 1982
Thai title: เพชรตัดหยก
English title:
Rating: 4/5
Director: Kom Akadej
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Lak Apichat,Dam Datsakorn,Phairoj Jaising,Chat Mongkolchai,Kecha Plianvithee,Somsak Chaisongkram,Pao Porapak,Pipop Pupinyo,Norman Chu
Main actress: Suriwan Suriyong,Nanthida Kaewbuasai
Thai movie เพชรตัดหยก was released in year 1982 and lasts 1h54mn. It is a VHS featuring the movie in format 4:3 instead of 16:9 so left and right parts of the original image are lost. Kom Akadej is the movie director. The main character, Lao Thong, has special skills such as running very fast or jumping very high. This movie is considered as part 2 of Thai movie เสือภูเขา / The mountain lion (1979). Lao Thong (Sorapong Chatree) is a Meo hill tribe villager. Lao Thong's wife (Suriwan Suriyong) and his son are killed by ruffians led by Dam Datsakorn storming a Meo hill tribe village to steal the cattle. Lao Thong has to get revenge. Tong Chi (Lak Apichat) joins him. Lisu village leader wishes to marry his two daughters including Asuma (Nanthida Kaewbuasai). Per local customs, the husband (พิธีเลือกคู่) needs to win a fight between all contenders. Tong Chi is about to win but ruffians including Pao Porapak and Chat Mongkolchai storm the Lisu village and kidnap Asuma. Lao Thong helps and releases Asuma. He refuses her hand as he is under mourning period but promises to help getting guns to be able to fight against ruffians. In another village, Lao Thong helps a lady aggressed by thugs. She has same face as his former wife. Her name is Soyi and she has good fighting skills also. She is carried by Pipop Pupinyo and Somsak Chaisongkram. Lao Thong buys guns from her brother Lao (Phairoj Jaising), who tries to get rid of him and Lak. Soyi helps Lao Thong to flee so causing her brother's ire. A mysterious soldier (Hong Kong actor ฉีเส้าเฉียน / Norman Chu), called Norman, helps Asuma and her sister aggressed by ruffians. Tong Chi fights against Norman as he believes he tries to seduce Asuma. Lao Thong and Norman also fight. Norman asks to meet Lao to buy weapons. Norman kidnaps Soyi as he wishes to infiltrate the ruffians. Lao tries to release his sister but he is defeated by Norman. Lao Thong releases Soyi and takes away the weapons with Tong Chi. Lao Thong defeats Norman but spares his life. Tong Chi hides weapons inside Lisu village. The village is stormed by ruffians. All gather to storm the ruffians' place. The big leader is identified as Decha (Kecha Plianvithee). Fightings and explosions occur with all ruffians being killed but unfortunately Lao and Tong Chi also die.
Year: 1983
Thai title: ดวงนักเลง
English title:
Rating: 4/5
Director: Winit Pukdeewichit
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Nirut Sirijanya,Pisarn Akraseranee,Settha Sirachaya,Sahat Piempongsan
Main actress: Wiyada Umarin,Naowarat Yooktanun,Piathip Kumwong
A mysterious man arrives on a rainy night in a remote city and enters in the hotel bar. The hotel is half owned by young lady called Chonko (Wiyada Umarin). A crazy guy (Settha Sirachaya), always drunk (ขี้เมา), asks him to avoid troubles as bad ruffians are the real leaders here. The mysterious man is called Mek Suriya (Sorapong Chatree) and plays the judiciary guy against the ruffians terrorizing the drunkard (รับรองความปลอดภัย). Alcohol and cigarette are blurred on this movie digitalized from True Cable TV. Bamrong (Nirut Sirijanya) is playing cards against ruffians but lost accusing the ruffians to cheat. Mek ensures that the fight against Bamrong and a ruffian is fair. Mek and Bamrong win back the other half of the hotel from Dang, one of the ruffian working for godfather (เจ้าพ่อ) Sagnop. Serinya (Naowarat Yooktanun) arrives in the hotel and asks help for her brother Seri (Pisarn Akraseranee) who has just been beaten by ruffians. Serinya has come to teach Sagnop's children. Serinya and Seri meet Sagnop’s wife (Piathip Kumwong), Sumalee. Sagnop (Sahat Piempongsan) is a strong godfather and doesn’t hesitate to punish those who try to cheat him (เก็บใช้ในเมืองผี). Sagnop sends 5 hitmen to clear the issue with Mek. Mek always pays respect (ไหว้) to his Buddhist amulet after hitting some ruffians. Ruffians terrorized the city until Mek dares resisting them. One of the ruffians hitman defies Mek for an outdoor gun duel. It is a trick as other ruffians are hidden in the bush. The hitman is finally defeated and a strong message is sent to their big boss. Mek and Bamrong are too strong to be ordinary ruffians as they are well trained. Other ruffians storm the hotel bar but get defeated again by Mek (ผมไม่เคยตาย / อยากลองดู). Serinya and Seri are undercover policemen. They love each other (คู่รัก). Bamrong and Mek decide to go to Don Luang, Sagnop’s ranch, to be become his associates (ลูกน้อง). Sagnop is fond of Serinya and orders to kidnap her. Serinya has to marry with Sagnop but Sagnop is already married to Sumalee. Sumalee rescues Seri and bursts into tears follow up her many years of dispair with Sagnop. In the morning, Sumalee announced to Sagnop her decision to quit him, to go to Bangkok with her children and Seri. Sumalee is finally shot by Sagnop’s ruffians as Sagnop cannot accept this. Sagnop orders to kill Seri. Mek and Bamrong, warned by Serinya, go to help him. Bamrong is Sumalee's young brother. One of Bamrong’s nephew (หลาน) dies in a shoot out. Revenge is in the air... A final shoot out involving ruffians and army happens during Sagnop and Serinya’s wedding. Entertaining Molam dances are featured during the wedding. Sagnop and his ruffians are defeated. Mek Suriya, the mysterious judiciary, leaves (พี่ลาก่อน). The highlight of the movie is the first movie involving two big stars, i.e. Sorapong Chatree and Pisarn Akraseranee. Movie Duang Nak Leng (ดวงนักเลง) is not available on VCD or DVD in Thailand. Some digital versions from TV are available around such as a 1h29mn from Channel 9 (cut version) and a True Move Cable TV version of 1h54mn. It feels like a Tom Yam Thai western movie.
Year: 1988
Thai title: ฟ้าสั่งข้ามาเกิด
English title:
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Sorapong Chatree,Chat Mongkolchai,Rith Luecha,Pipop Pupinyo,Somsak Chaisongkram
Main actress:
Thai movie ฟ้าสั่งข้ามาเกิด was released in year 1988. The movie was never released in Thailand but a remaining sequence in Hmong language is lasting 1h07mn. So it is difficult to understand the detailed story. The image has a poor VCD copy quality. Sorapong Chatree is carrying wood on his back in the mountains. Sorapong is a former soldier. Five men dressed as rangers / militants arrive in the mountain village and are talking to the village headman as they are looking for Sorapong. As they cannot get proper information about Sorapong, they harass his wife (ศิรินันท์ โรจนธรรม) and his son. Sorapong arrives and beats the 5 men away. Their leader is Chat Mongkolchai. Among Chat’s team, there are also Rith Luecha and Pipop Pupinyo. This time, Reut brings more men in the village and they hurt the village header to make him talk. Sorapong kills a few men to help the villager header. Sorapong and his family are then chased by ruffians in the mountains. They arrive in another village but are captured by some villagers led by Somsak Chaisongkram. Sorapong has to accept a one to one fighting with spade as shown on the movie poster. He defeats two opponents. Later on, Sorapong storms the ruffians place to get back a statuette requested by Somsak Chaisongkram. Ruffians storm the village but Somsak Chaisongkram helps Sorapong's wife to flee. Per the deal, they let Sorapong and his family go. Sorapong defeats four men wearing black clothes. His wife is injured. Somsak Chaisongkram tries to stop Rith and his men but gets killed. Fleeing again, Sorapong and his family are arrested by other villagers. Luckily the leader is an old friend of Sorapong. Rith and his men storm the village again. Sorapong has to flee one more time. The remaining sequence ends up here. This movie reminds The Mountain Lion (เสือภูเขา) movie released in 1979.
Year: 2000
Thai title: ฟ้าทะลายโจร
English title: Tears of the Black Tiger
Rating: 4/5
Director: Wisit Sasanatieng
Main actor: Sombat Methanee
Main actress: Naiyana Shewanan
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It is based on "Romeo and Juliette" scenario. Thai cowboys gang are confronting each other and one cowboy loves the daughter of the opposite gang. It is a rollicking technicolour melodrama, a loving homage to the lost Thai films of the 1960s. This movie was awarded the first prize of the 8th annual Dragons and Tigers Award for Young Cinema in Vancouver. It is Wisit Sasanatieng's first movie. The movie costs 20 millions Baht as it has to be digitalised to add the old style color aspect.
Year: 2006
Thai title: ฅนไฟบิน
English title: Dynamite Warrior
Rating: 3/5
Director:
Main actor: Panna Rittikrai
Main actress:
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At the end of 19th century, Lord Waeng Sirikorn is capturing and stealing Buffalos. He is selling them to a slaughter house. The rarity of buffalos is boosting his business of steamed tractors. He is using criminals to kill cattle traders and steal their buffalos. Siang is a mysterious local Robin Woods stealing buffalos from dishonest traders in order to give them to poor people. Siang is skilled in martial arts and fireworks usage. He learnt those skills by being involved in firework assembly for the Isan yearly festival called "Bun Bang Fai" (ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟ). Siang is looking for revenge against trader Sing as he believed Sing killed his parents before. Trader Sing is also a powerful wizard. Lord Waeng needs to get rid of trader Sing to get his buffalos. He asks support from Black wizard, who was a friend of Sing twenty years ago and by lying, he also convinced Siang to help him. By using the blood of a virgin, they make Sing loosing his power. Finally it was Black wizard who killed Siang's parents. Sing and Siang then unite to defeat Black wizard and lord Waeng. The movie uses some recipes from popular movie Ong Bak as the movie producer is Prachya Pinkaew, who directed Ong Bak. Sometimes the movie has some flavors of former Western spaghetti movies. The movie takes place in Isan, northeast area of Thailand.
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