THAILAND | 2003 | 105 minutes | R
When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Cast: Tony Jaa, Phetthai Vongkumlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol
DETAILS
20th Anniversary Screening!
NO COMPUTER GRAPHICS. NO STUNT DOUBLES. NO WIRES.
In the rural village of Ban Nong Pradu in north eastern Thailand lies Ong Bak: a sacred Buddha statue revered by its locals. Despair and drought falls upon the village when the ancient statue’s head is stolen by thieves. To retrieve it, a country bumpkin named Ting, who happens to be extremely good at Muay Thai, will have to kick, punch, elbow and flying-knee his way through Bangkok’s criminal underworld.
Directed by Prachya Pinkaew and choreographed by B-movie director, writer, and martial artist Panna Rittikrai, Ong Bak not only put Muay Thai on the map of International action-cinema but also introduced the world to the incredible TONY JAA who would go on to star in hit franchises like the Fast & Furious, xXx, and The Expendables. (BRANDON LIM)
Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.
PRICING
General Admission: $16
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Individual/Family Members: FREE
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