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Ong-Bak

องค์บาก

2003 · 105 min · Action

When thieves steal the sacred head of a village's Buddha statue, a devout young man skilled in Muay Thai travels to the crime and corruption of Bangkok to recover it, unleashing his lethal, no-wires martial arts. A ferocious action breakthrough starring Tony Jaa.

Why it’s here

A Thai-language martial-arts landmark rooted in rural temple culture and Muay Thai physical performance.

Runtime
105 min
Genre
Action · Crime · Thriller
Mood
tense · adventurous
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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