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The Fist of the Condor

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El puño del cóndor
English-language release poster
Directed byErnesto Díaz Espinoza
Written byErnesto Díaz Espinoza
Produced byMichael Bianchi
Diego Moral Heimpell
Nicolás Ibieta
Marko Zaror
StarringMarko Zaror
Gina Aguad
Eyal Meyer
Man Soo Yoon
José Manuel
Fernanda Urrejola
CinematographyNicolás Ibieta
Benjamín Luna Vaccarezza
Edited byErnesto Díaz Espinoza
Music byClaudio Rocco
Production
companies
Cahuenga Boys
Moral Brothers Entertainment
Release dates
  • 27 January 2023 (2023-01-27) (Rotterdam)
  • 4 April 2023 (2023-04-04) (U.S. limited)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryChile
LanguageSpanish

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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