The Fist of the Condor

2023 Chilean film
  • 27 January 2023 (2023-01-27) (Rotterdam)
  • 4 April 2023 (2023-04-04) (U.S. limited)
Running time
85 minutesCountryChileLanguageSpanish

The Fist of the Condor (Spanish: El puño del cóndor) is a 2023 Chilean martial arts film written and directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza.[1] Starring Marko Zaror, Gina Aguad, Eyal Meyer, Man Soo Yoon, José Manuel and Fernanda Urrejola.[2]

Synopsis

A group of martial artists from all over the world search for a book that contains the ancient secrets of how to overcome the limits of the human body.[3]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[4][5]

  • Marko Zaror as The Warrior
  • Eyal Meyer as Kalari
  • Gina Aguad as Condor Woman
  • Fernanda Urrejola as Marla
  • Man Soo Yoon as Wook
  • José Manuel as The Opponent
  • Cristian Garín as Chief Biker
  • Francisco Castro as Man of the forest
  • Andrés Cid as Biker 2
  • Francisco Fuentes as Felipe
  • Joaquin Puig as Student
  • Jorge Vergara as Biker 3
  • Daniel Ramirez as Biker 4
  • Javiera Ureta as Daughter Marla 1
  • Eva Luna Soto as Daughter Marla 2

Production

The production was initially planned as a series but was later defined as a movie.[6] Principal photography began in November 2020 and ended in March 2021 in Chile.[7]

Release

The film had its international premiere on 27 January 2023, at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.[8] It had a limited theatrical release on 4 April 2023, in American theaters.[9] It premiered on Hi-YAH! on 7 April 2023, followed by a Blu-ray release on May 23, 2023.[10]

References

  1. ^ 'Fist of the Condor' Review: An Action for the Arthouse Crowd - Horror Geek Life
  2. ^ "Trailer de "El puño del cóndor" de Ernesto Diaz Espinoza". Cine de Género Latinoamericano (in Spanish). 6 February 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  3. ^ "El puño del cóndor". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Reparto de El Puño del Cóndor (película 2023). Dirigida por Ernesto Díaz Espinoza". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 30 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Reparto Completo de El Puño del Cóndor (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Marko Zaror, del sueño internacional a la serie chilena que espera sea su "más ambicioso" trabajo". noticine.com. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Marko Zaror rueda en Chile una serie de artes marciales | GDA – Grupo de Diarios América" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  8. ^ Casias, Sal (10 March 2023). "Marco Jaror en tráiler completo de la película de acción chilena 'Puño del Cóndor'". ElDemocrata (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  9. ^ ""Los puños del cóndor" - Poster y anuncio de distribución en USA". Cine de Género Latinoamericano (in Spanish). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  10. ^ "'The Fist of the Condor' starring Chilean martial arts sensation Marko Zaror hits Hi-YAH! in April/Blu-ray in May | cityonfire.com". Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  • The Fist of the Condor at IMDb