Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003)
Ong-Bak (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 48min
- Action, Crime
- 11 Feb 2005 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 5 nominations.
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| Tony Jaa | ... |
Ting
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| Phetthai Vongkumlao | ... |
Humlae / George
(as Mum Jokemok)
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Pumwaree Yodkamol | ... |
Muay Lek
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Suchao Pongwilai | ... |
Komtuan
(as Suchoa Pongvilai)
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Chatthapong Phantana-Angkul | ... |
Saming
(as Chatthapong Pantanaunkul)
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Wannakit Sirioput | ... |
Don
(as Wannakit Siriput)
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Cheathavuth Watcharakhun | ... |
Peng
(as Chetwut Wacharakun)
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Rungrawee Barijindakul | ... |
Ngek
(as Rungrawee Borrijindakul)
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Pornpimol Chookanthong | ... |
Mae Waan
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Chumphorn Thepphithak | ... |
Uncle Mao
(as Chumporn Teppitak)
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Sukanya Kongkawong | ... |
Waitress
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| Boonsri Yindee | ... |
Yai Hom
(as Bunsri Yindee)
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Woranard Tantipidok | ... |
Pra Cru
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Sawang Rodnuch | ... |
Noi
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Sutin Rodnuch | ... |
Jamnean
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Udom Chouncheun | ... |
Ta-Meun
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Arirat Ratanakaitkosol | ... |
Tang-On
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Woravit Tanochitsirikul | ... |
Sia Pao
(as Woravit Tangchitsirikul)
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Chalongsak Sirimahasan | ... |
Hia Lao
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Nudhapol Asavabhakhin | ... |
Toshiro
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Somjal Jonmoontee | ... |
Bodyguard 1
(as Somjai Gunmoontree)
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Somchai Moonma | ... |
Bodyguard 2
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Taworn Tonapan | ... |
Bodyguard 3
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| Dan Chupong | ... |
Bodyguard 4
(as Chupong Changprung)
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Chaiporn Gunmoontree | ... |
Bodyguard 5
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| Don Ferguson | ... |
Bodyguard 6
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David Ismalone | ... |
Mad Dog
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Erik Markus Schuetz | ... |
Pearl Harbour
(as Hans Eric)
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Paul Gaius | ... |
Lee
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Nick Kara | ... |
Big Bear
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| Bob Buchholz | ... |
Humlae (uncredited) (voice)
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| Panna Rittikrai | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Prachya Pinkaew | ||
Written by
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | (story) & |
| Prachya Pinkaew | ... | (story) |
| Suphachai Sittiaumponpan | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Tech Akarapol | ... | producer (as Akarapol Techaratanaprasert) |
| Luc Besson | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Somsak Jiewsuwan | ... | associate producer |
| Prachya Pinkaew | ... | producer |
| Warinya Ratipakorn | ... | assistant line producer |
| Mehdi Sayah | ... | assistant producer |
| Somsak Techaratanaprasert | ... | executive producer |
| Sukanya Vongsthapat | ... | producer |
| Darin Vosbein | ... | assistant line producer |
| Sita Vosbein | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Romaric Laurence | ... | composer |
| Richard Wells | ||
Cinematography by
| Nattawut Kittikhun | ||
Editing by
| Thanat Sunsin | ||
| Nontakorn Taweesuk | ... | (as Nonthakorn Thaweesuk) |
| Thanapat Taweesuk | ||
Production Design by
| Arkadech Keawkotr | ... | (as Arkadech Kaewkotara) |
Art Direction by
| Arkadech Keawkotr | ... | (as Arkadech Kaewkotara) |
Costume Design by
| Worathon Kritsanaklin | ||
Makeup Department
| Panya Phaopeng | ... | hair stylist |
| Wansong Sitthiprom | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Yudthana Sonthi | ... | makeup artist |
| Kamol Soponkulpan | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Prachya Timmukda | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jaded Aueychimplee | ... | assistant production manager |
| Wararit Polcharoen | ... | production manager |
| Sukanya Suantanu | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sakchai Amattayakul | ... | third assistant director |
| Chinoret Kumwandee | ... | first assistant director |
| Kanchanaphan Meesuwan | ... | fourth assistant director |
| Sarasawadee Wongsompetch | ... | second assistant director (as Saratswadee Wongsomphet) |
Art Department
| Wansong Sitthiprom | ... | assistant art director |
| Kamol Soponkhunpun | ... | assistant art director |
| Prachya Timmukda | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Sunij Asavinikul | ... | sound mixer / sound |
| Thanapong Boonyachai | ... | sound editor |
| Christophe Bourreau | ... | foley artist |
| Somchai Chansook | ... | adr recordist |
| Capucine Courau | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Loïc Gourbe | ... | sound recordist |
| Ariya Naslongkla | ... | sound effects editor / sound mixer |
| Angart Srirat | ... | adr recordist |
| Vincent Tulli | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Michael B. | ... | stunts (as Piroj Boongerd) |
| Choawalit Choanoy | ... | stunts |
| Dan Chupong | ... | stunts |
| Don Ferguson | ... | stunts |
| Chaiporn Gunmoontree | ... | stunts |
| David Ismalone | ... | stunts |
| Somjal Jonmoontee | ... | stunt manager (as Somjaj Junmoonree) / stunts (as Somjaj Junmoonree) |
| Kanaung | ... | stunts (as Kanaung Keniah) |
| Seng Kawee | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rided Lardpanna | ... | stunts |
| Erik Markus Schuetz | ... | stunts: Martial Arts, Motorbikes, Choreography |
| Somchai Moonma | ... | stunts |
| Suban Phusoi | ... | stunt safety / stunts |
| Weerapon Poomatfon | ... | stunts |
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Banlu Srisaeng | ... | stunt trainer |
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thanaporn Arkamanon | ... | still photographer |
| Sithi Chernaugsorn | ... | second assistant camera (as Sithi Chenaksorn) |
Music Department
| Jérôme Lateur | ... | music supervisor |
| Vincent Lebegue | ... | music legal coordinator |
| Elise Luguern | ... | music production supervisor |
| Mehdi Sayah | ... | assistant music supervisor |
| Alison Wright | ... | music supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Tony Jaa | ... | martial arts choreographer (as Panom Yeerum) |
| Emilie Maison | ... | press attache france |
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Kristy Ryan | ... | promotions manager: Australia |
| Bob Buchholz | ... | English language director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 01 Distribution (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
- 3L Filmverleih (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- 3L Filmverleih (2005) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (2005) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Bright Angel Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (2005) (Philippines) (theatrical) (thru Columbia Pictures)
- Ciné Libre (2004) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- EuropaCorp. Distribution (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- GAGA Humax (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Classic Entertainment (2005) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Magnolia Pictures (2005) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Quasar Films (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Sahamongkolfilm Co. (2003) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Shaw Renters (2003) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- The Klockworx (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (video)
- AXN (2006) (Japan) (tv)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Central Partnership (2005) (CIS)
- Central Partnership (2005) (Russia)
- Cinephil (2004) (Israel)
- Contender Group (2005) (United Kingdom)
- Edko Films (2004) (Hong Kong)
- Edko Films (2005) (China)
- Edko Films (2011) (Hong Kong) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Film1 (2006) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Gulf Film (2004) (Middle East)
- Gussi Films (2004) (Latin America)
- Gussi Films (2004) (Mexico)
- Imagem Filmes (2005) (Brazil) (DVD) (VHS)
- Lusomundo Audiovisuais (2004) (Portugal)
- Madman Entertainment (2003) (Australia)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2011) (Finland) (tv)
- Media Cooperation One (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Media Suits (2004) (Japan)
- Medyavizyon (2005) (Turkey)
- Monolith Films (2005) (Poland) (DVD)
- New Action Entertainment Co. Ltd. (2004) (Taiwan)
- Nobel & Partners Entertainment (2004) (Norway)
- Nobel & Partners Entertainment (2004) (Scandinavia)
- RTL Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL7)
- Showbox Entertainment (2004) (South Korea)
- Siam Cable Network Co. Ltd. (2003) (Cambodia)
- Splendid Film (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Star Entertainment (2016) (India)
- Sunny Films (2003) (Malaysia)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2005) (Finland) (video)
- Vértice 360 (2004) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- EuropaCorp (co-international sales)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (publicity)
- Juniper Post (ADR recording: dubbing)
- Puok Pro-Cast (casting)
- Ramindra Sound Recording Studios (sound post-production)
- Seng Stunt Team (Tuk Tuk stunt)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a poor Thai village, the sacred statue of Ong-Bak watches over its inhabitants, who feel safe and secure in its presence. When a former villager steals the statue's head to sell it to the underworld, the villagers are fearful of the consequences and pin their hopes on Ting (Tony Jaa), a gifted but reluctant Muay Thai boxer. Ting is charged with travelling to the seedy streets of Bangkok, to fight and reclaim Ong-Bak for his village. |
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| Taglines | To fight for the honor of his village, he must unleash the ancient art of Muay Thai: 9 Body Weapons See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tony Jaa performs all of his own stunts. See more » |
| Goofs | In the cave near the end of the film, Saming is no longer using the electronic voice box that he had to use to speak with throughout the rest of the movie See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in My Name Is Juani (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bangkok Running See more » |
| Quotes |
Muay Lek:
I have an exam tomorrow. Humlae: An exam? You never go to college. Are you screwing the teacher? See more » |