Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior
OngBak Muay Thai Warrior Thai obak , also known in the United States as OngBak The Thai Warrior is a 2003 Thai martial arts action film. It was directed by Prachya Pinkaew, featured stunt choreography by Panna Rittikrai and starred Tony Jaa. OngBak proved to be Jaas breakout film, with the actor hailed internationally as the next major martial arts star. Jaa went on to star in TomYumGoong called The Protector in the US and Warrior King in the UK and directed two prequels to OngBak OngBakand OngBak 3.
Upon arriving in Bangkok with a bagful of money donated by his village, Ting meets up with his cousin Humlae, who has dyed his hair blond and begun calling himself George. Humlae and his friend Muay Lek are streetbike racing hustlers who make a living out of conning yaba dealers. Reluctant to help Ting, Humlae steals Tings money and bets all of it in an underground fighting tournament at a bar on Khaosan Road. Ting tracks down Humlae and gets his money back after stunning the crowd by knocking out the champion in the ring with one kick. His extraordinary skill grabs the attention of Komtuan, a grayhaired, wheelchairbound crime lord who needs an electrolarynx to speak. It is discovered that Don had stolen OngBaks head to sell to Komtuan, who sees no value in it and orders him to dispose of it.The next day, Humlae and Muay Lek are chased all over town by drug dealer Peng and his gang after a botched baccarat game scam at an illegal casino. Ting fights off most of the thugs and helps Humlae and Muay Lek escape in exchange for helping him find Don. They return to the bar, where Ting wins the respect of the crowd after defeating three opponents consecutively. The trio find Dons hideout, triggering a lengthy tuktuk chase. The chase ends at a port in Chao Phraya River, where Ting discovers Komtuans cache of stolen Buddha statues submerged underwater. ........
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