Still searching for his half-brother Danny, a bounty hanging over his head, Caine remains calm and resourceful. Herbie J has captured the essence of everything that was special about the show. Starring David Carradine as Caine, Katherine Woodville as Nedra, Herbert Nelson as Mr .This clip from the 1970s classic TV series Kung Fu is taken from the episode called Crossties from Series 2. Caine explained that he could hear the water flowing in a nearby fountain and birds in a nearby cage. Or like Jules in "Pulp Fiction", I long to wander the earth "like Caine in Kung Fu." While he searched for Danny, he was on the run from a steady stream of bounty hunters and Chinese agents, some of whom were also Shaolin priests like himself, searching for him. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Raised in China, he was forced to flee to the American West after killing a member of the royal family. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Incredulous, Caine asked Po, "Old man – how is it that you hear these things?" Please try again. Kwai Chang Caine was a priest at a Shaolin temple, where his son Peter also lived and studied. 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While defending himself from the other guards, Master Po was shot by the Emperor's nephew. Caine is fluent in both Cantonese and English. The series starred David Carradine in the role of adult Kwai Chang Caine. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Once they become masters and leave the temple, they are referred to as Priests. She presses him and insists there must be more he needs (i.e., sex). Perfection. She offers him money for his labors, but he refuses saying that all he needs is food and place to sleep. Upon graduation he attained the rank of Shaolin Master. The Kung Fu Legend Continues. In these flashbacks, the adult Caine (Carradine) recalls a particular lesson during his training in the monastery, taught to him by Master Po and Master Kan. During the concluding four episodes of the third and final season, Caine found not only his brother Daniel, but his nephew Zeke as well. At first, Po Li betrays Caine in order to save her brother who is the Emperor's prisoner. There are scenes of passionate kissing, after which Su Yen is shown waking on the sleeping mat and reaching out for Kwai Chang, only to find that he is not there. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Caine remembers that Chen Yi was an arrogant priest, and that he maneuvered Caine into a fight-- which Caine lost-- so that Caine would serve as his go-between, taking messages to an outside mistress. The central character as created by Howard Friedlander and Ed Spielman served as a passive leader to countless fans and will remain an icon of inspiration until the end of time. We have a section on "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues" in our Addendum. Kung Fu is an American action-adventure martial arts Western drama television series starring David Carradine. Caine was an expertly trained kung fu master, but his best weapon was his spiritual mindfulness, he was a martial arts master who could kick, but also quote calm and thoughtful words. With David Carradine, Chris Potter, Richard Anderson, William Dunlop. which happens to be one of my favorite episodes, in which he plays a young Indian boy. In the ensuing fight, Caine killed the monk. As Caine explained to his brother in the last episode of the series, "Full Circle", the Shaolin life "is not one of restriction". He flees to America to escape retaliation, and to search for his brother in order to settle down in this new land. Sehr zu genießen. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. In real world Shaolin, both monks and priests shave their heads and remain celibate, however Caine frequently had intimate relations with women throughout the series. Disciple Caine: Master, do we seek victory in contention? For many years, Kwai Chang 'walked the earth,' while Peter became a big-city cop. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Context. After waiting patiently for several days, Caine and the few other remaining candidates were taken inside the temple where only Caine passed a subtle test in manners. Kwai Chang Caine (Chinese: 虔官昌; pinyin: Qián Guānchāng) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the ABC 1972–1975 action-adventure western television series Kung Fu. He has been portrayed by David Carradine as an adult, Keith Carradine as a younger Caine and Radames Pera as the child Caine, and Stephen Manley as the youngest Caine. Priest. He then escaped to the American Old West and in the first-season episode "Dark Angel" discovered from his grandfather Henry Caine (Dean Jagger) that he had a half-brother named Daniel. Although it was his intention to find his brother Danny in a way which would escape notice, the demands of his training as a priest in addition to the sense of social responsibility, which was instilled within him during his childhood, forced Caine to repeatedly come into the open to fight for justice. Kung Fu is an American action-adventure western drama television series starring David Carradine. [3] Before he fled China, Caine returned to the temple to confess his deed to Master Kan.[4] Later, Imperial guards attacked and stormed the temple, only to find it deserted (the monks having fled before the army's arrival); in retaliation, they burned the temple to the ground. He was very happy to receive this. Master Kan: Seek rather not to contend. Also, at the back of the book is a general summary of many of the actors who portrayed key roles in many of the episodes. There are many b/w photos to enjoy. In this third-season episode, "A Small Beheading", Ellie is played by Rosemary Forsyth. He was also tutored in eastern philosophy and herbal medicine. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Something went wrong. Po asked Caine to close his eyes and describe what he could hear. Tuttle Publishing; 1st edition (May 15, 1993), Goof overview of the show's plots, characters and particulars, Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015. Wanderer. Sometimes the masters are quoted, as flashbacks into Caine's life at the temple--these teachings guide him throughout the series. Nan Chi is mortally wounded while saving Kwai Chang's life. Picture : Full screen. It follows the journey of Kwai Chang Caine, Shaolin priest looking for his dead American father’s family after being forced to flee China. If, like me, you are a fan of the Kung Fu TV series, you will want this book. Also see our Resources on "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues". This is a fantastic book if you liked the TV series in the 70's, Kung Fu. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. As a matter of fact, Caine frequently had romantic relationships with women and even contemplated marriage on at least two occasions. Caine (DAVID CARRADINE) resolves his adventures with a mad mountain man (STEFAN GIERASCH), and -- in a flashback to China -- a marathon kung fu battle with a warlord (STEFAN GIERASCH) to win a concubine's (NANCY KWAN) heart. Before the nephew could reload his pistol, the enraged Caine seized a guard's fallen spear and killed the Imperial nephew. It won two Emmys and remains a treasured cult classic to this day. Season 1 Episode #1-2 - Pilot. Also featured in these final 24 episodes are guest stars William Shatner, Patricia Neal, Jose Feliciano, John Carradine, Leslie Nielsen, Barbara Hershey and more. It is because she truly loves him that Mayli ultimately rejects a devastated Caine, knowing her lifestyle and ways would eventually destroy him and all that he stands for. Please try again. It covers all three series plus the pilot movies, and has brief sections on the subsequent sequel series. Orphaned after his maternal grandfather's death, Caine eventually found himself outside the local Shaolin temple along with other hopeful candidates. I can’t recommend this enough. The adventure continues for Kwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin priest trained in ancient Chinese wisdom and warfare and following his path in the American West. shows of all time, but a necessary addition for anyone who has a sentimental connection to Kwai Chang Caine, his masters, and the cinema scape so intricately fleshed out in its viewing. With David Carradine, Leslie Nielsen, Joanna Moore, Tim McIntire. A nice trip down memory lane for anyone who remembers the 1970's TV series, 'King Fu'. He would then leave his new surroundings in a further search for anonymity and security. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Following his induction into the order, Caine then lived in the temple until adulthood, mastering many of the fighting forms and lessons taught by the Shaolin monks (Crane, Snake, Praying Mantis, Tiger, and Dragon). In the episode "The Tide", Caine falls in love with Su Yen, played by Tina Chen, the daughter of a philosopher and author with whom Caine is familiar. It is subtly implied that she eventually supplies what he needs. Unable to add item to List. Po then asked if Caine could hear his own heartbeat or the grasshopper at his feet (Caine hadn't noticed the insect until that moment). While they were talking together in the street, the Emperor's nephew and his entourage came along and an altercation ensued when a guard tried to push Po aside and was sent sprawling by the blind Shaolin. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. From his first days as a Shaolin “grasshopper” and the tragedy that made him a fugitive with a price on his head to the fulfillment of his long quest, here … There was a problem loading your book clubs. Everybody was kung-fu fighting after the 1972 premiere of this mystic western starring David Carradine (snatching the role from Bruce Lee) in his signature, Emmy-nominated role as Caine, a stoic Shaolin monk forced to flee China after killing the royal family member who slew his Master. Anyone with the TV series in their library, should also have this book along side them. There is an insightful but not unduly detailed section which deals with the creation and inspiration behind the series, follwoed by a brief synopsis of each episode with notes about any peculiarities or noteworthy features. In 1972, David Carradine stepped onto TV screens as Kwai Chang Caine, protagonist of Kung Fu. This was a gift for my father as he is a huge fan of the kung fu series. David Carradine stars as Kwai Chang Caine, a man of peace in a land of violence. Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020, This is not only the perfect companion for one of the greatest and most loved T.V. Or if you would like to learn about it and then watch the show. He was raised in a Shaolin Monastery in Hunan Province, and was trained by the monks to be a Shaolin master. Every part is explained. Please try again. The book gives a nice synopsis of each program from first to last episode. It is also implied that she is attracted by the "tattoos" on his forearms. Wanderer. Caine will not learn until many years later that this brief, one-time union resulted in the conception of a son, Chung Wang, played by Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's son) in the 1986 made for TV movie, Kung Fu: The Movie. But Master Po shows the young Caine that he can even hear the grasshopper at the young Caine's feet, which Caine couldn't hear. Kwai Chang Caine (Chinese: 虔官昌; pinyin: Qián Guānchāng) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the ABC 1972–1975 action-adventure western television series Kung Fu. Kwai Chang Caine is a Shaolin Monk who is on the run after he killed the Chinese Emperor's nephew after that coward killed his teacher in cold blood with a gun. The town Sheriff recognizes Kwai Chang from the Wanted Poster. In this book you see every how and why around the serie. Caine takes employment from Ellie, a widowed ranch owner who does not feel that food and a place to sleep is enough compensation for all that Caine has done for her. Kung Fu: The Legend Continues was a sequel (of sorts) to the 1970s series Kung Fu. The basic premise was that Kwai Chang Caine's grandson -- also called Kwai Chang Caine (and played by the same actor, who was now 20+ years older) -- also a Shaolin priest, had been raising his young son, Peter, in a Shaolin temple that was attacked and destroyed. Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues was a spin-off of the 1970s Kung-Fu cult TV series, and was filmed during the 1990s.. David Carradine stars as itinerant kung-fu monk Kwai Chang Caine again, but *this* Kwai is the grandson of the Kwai Chang Caine he played in Kung-Fu.. Kwai teams up with his grandson, young police officer Peter Caine. The first was Kung Fu: The Movie, a TV movie that aired in 1986 and featured Caine (Carradine) and his son, played by Brandon Lee. Caine exited the school via a special corridor designed as a last test. Awesome - as I believe you say in the U.S.. Caine's gi was seen as gold with a red belt and the symbol of an open hand on the back (indicating that he is a master of all five forms), while his opponent's was black with a maroon belt and the symbol of a snake on the back. Kung Fu debuted on October 14, 1972 and ran for three seasons. If you loved the TV series, then this is a must buy. Bruce Lee was the Kung Fu creators’ first choice to play Caine. Do you have any information on "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues"? Each was told the other had died in the destruction, in an attempt to keep them safe from the evil men who'd attacked the temple. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2013. Buying the series of DVD or digital format is just as entertaining as compelling as reading The Kung Fu Book of Caine. Everything you ever wanted to know about the show from behind the scenes to the silver screen is here, but it also leaves you wanting more. Season Two also features guest stars including Harrison Ford, Don Johnson, Slim Pickens, Tina Louise, John Carradine and more. She played the role of Nan Chi, a half-Chinese, half-Caucasian woman who wanted to become a disciple of the Shaolin. Barring the exit was a hot iron cauldron with the figures of a dragon on one side and a tiger on the other. In his efforts to flee China and escape the Emperor's men, Caine meets Po Li, played by Adele Yoshioka. Quotes . 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