Blazing Force

CAST: Richard Blaze - Tyrone Wade; Grecko -Paul Logan; Yang - My
Tran; Gary Nicholson - James Gordon; Lt. Moreland - Zachary Hahn; Denise -
Collette O’Connel
Story Line: Action Star Tyrone Wade is RICHARD BLAZE an extraordinary Los
Angeles cop. Blaze , along with his partner GARY NICHOLSON (James Gordon), are
tough cops on a mission to clean up the streets of L.A. While on a routine call
to remove a prostitute from a posh hotel they run into GRECKO (Paul Logan), a
supernatural killer from another world. Nicholson is killed and Blaze sets out
on a quest for justice and revenge that will take him to places that no mortal
has ever gone before. In order for Blaze to defeat Grecko he must learn the
spiritual ways of the martial arts from an oriental shaman YANG (My Tran).
BLAZING FORCE is an explosive action packed, thrill ride of a film. From the
beginning to the end, it’s an all-out, take no prisoners battle between good
and evil, where only one man will walk away. BLAZING FORCE. incorporates action
and martial arts experts, high energy chase scenes, stunts, computer generated
special effects and a pulse pounding soundtrack. So, sit back, fasten your seat
belts and enjoy the ride of your life.
The Nationally Syndicated "JOE BOB BRIGGS REPORT"
review for the feature film ‘BLAZING FORCE’
And speaking of people who should have a black leather boot deviate their
septum, we’ve got some major low-budget chopsocky this week in the form of
"Blazing Force," starring the next Jackie Chan wannabe, Tyrone Wade,
as a cop seeking vengeance against a super ninja from another dimension, a big
ole bodybuilder goonie in cool leather who wastes innocent homeless girls and
then vanishes into the ether. The only way to defeat him is…. to learn Kung Fu
from Mr. Yang and squat in a giant pagoda and then zap yourself into other
dimensions to gather a broken amulet that’s the source of all life so you can
fight the evil Grecko in a Kung Fu City finale that’s ….un…I forgot,
actually.
Anyhow, most revenge movies are about one of two things—they killed the
guy’s wife, or they killed the guys partner. So this one is about BOTH. The
Kung-Fu Goonie kills a hooker in downtown El Lay, setting off a ten-minute chase
that ends with Tyrone’s black partner getting electrocuted with supernatural
zap-juice. But that causes FLASHBACKS to when Tyrone’s WIFE was killed by
vicious bow-and-arrow wielding
drunken rednecks while they were still on their honeymoon. Obviously, it’s
time for a little Buddha work here—just enough to get him ready to kick some
serious hiney.
This movie is outstanding, except in two or three places where they stop
fighting and let the actors actually speak. Other than that, the plot runs like
this: Thwak, Pow, Kerthunk, Nunchuck Nunchuck, Thud.
In other words, my kinda flick.
Eight dead bodies. No breasts, Crack dealer bashing. Homeless
stomping. Burglary suspect abuse. Neck snapping. One motor vehicle chase, with
El Lay subway. "Rocky" style training montage, with leap frog.
Gratuitous hallucination sequences. Twelve Kung Fu scenes. Drive-in Academy
Award nominations of Jana Mitsoula, as the bored hooker who says "Are we
gonna do this or not?"; James Gordon, as the earnest black partner who says
"What white guys run that fast?"; Tyrone Wade, in the title role as
tortured-soul cop Richard Blaze(get it?), wailing like a wounded lion every time
somebody gets killed, and for saying "Don’t you die on me buddy!";
My Tran, as the Kung Fu Guru who says "There is something very dark inside
of you—only when you cleanse it will you prevail"; William Terry, as the
greenhorn by-the-book partner who says "I understand you feel guilty and
you’re deflecting that on me"; and Paul Logan, as the rippling-deltoid
Kung Fu demon from another dimension, for saying "You’re never gonna get
me—I don’t exist in your world."
Two and a half stars.
Joe Bob says check it out.
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Genre: Martial Arts - Sci-Fi Completed: October, 1995
Running Time: 90 minutes - Color
Locations: Los Angeles, San Pedro, Vasquez Rocks, El Mirage Dry Lake
Executive Producer: Wildcat Entertainment, Inc. / Albert Gordon
Digitally Mastered to: D2 625 N.T.S.C. 'C'- seperate dialogue, music, and
effects. Also available on D2 625 Pal 'C'. Television and un-rated versions
available.
Soundtrack - Digitally mastered at 48khz (highest quality possible). Hi-Fi Dolby
Stereo. Soundtrack available on Wildcat Records.
Materials available: Trailer; Flyers; Postcards; Posters; Backlit
Transperancy Poster; Key Mechanical Artwork of Poster and/or Flyer; 35mm Color
Transperancies; Color 8"x10" Prints; B&W 8"x10" Prints;
Press Kit including Story Synopsis and Bios of Principal Cast and Crew; Combined
Dialogue, Continuity, Music and Effects Script; Music Cue Sheets; MPAA rating
(R); Chain of Title Documents including Copyright Registration Certificate;
Certificate of Nationality; Contractual Advertising Credit Obligations;
Production Notes, Q/C report (100%), and Soundtrack.
Director: Mark J. Gordon; Producers: Mark J. Gordon, Blaine Mitchell
Screenplay: Ron Ford, and Doug Miller; Story by: Blaine Mitchell; Film Editor:
Pete Rounds; Cinematography: Clarke Jordan; Production Designer: Nando Dali;
Digital Effiects- Ryan Siller
Music by:Jorge Art; First Assistant Director: Joel Nishimine; Line Producer:
John Gallo; Set Decorator: Jim Hansen; Wardrobe: Joan Goodman; Make up: Julie
Pearce; Martial Arts Choreography Tyrone Wade; Casting: Joe Guinan
Albert Gordon
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Wildcat Entertainment
Production
Of a
Mark J. Gordon
Film
Blazing Force
Tyrone Wade
Paul Logan
My Tran
James Gordon
Ron Ford
Zachary Hahn
Colette O'Connell
William Terry
Jana Mitsula
Costume Designer Renee Weber
Digital Imagery Ryan Siller
Production Designer Nando Dali
Fight Scene and Martial Arts
Choreography by Tyrone Wade
Music by Jorge Art
Edited by Peter J. Rounds
Director of Photography
Clark Jordan
Stunt Coordinator
Buddy Joe Rodgers
Written by Ron Ford and Doug Miller
Executive Producer Albert Gordon
Produced by Mark J. Gordon and Blaine R. Mitchell
Directed by Mark J. Gordon
Richard Blaze Tyrone Wade
Gary Nicholson James N. Gordon
Grecko Paul Logan
Ho Lee My Tran
Yang My Tran
Denise Blaze Collette O'Connell
Lt. Moreland Zachary Hahn
Marshall William Terry
Pork Chop Ron Ford
Preist Ron Ford
Psychiatrist Don Perlman
Ernie Michael Edelstein
Gaudi Debra Stambler
Prostitute Jana Mitsoula
Michelle Nicholson Taylor Marie
Jerry George Russo
Eldon J.R. Kuykendall
Shopping Cart Annie Dierdre Lynn Richards
Medical Examiner Minh Trinh
1st Minion Shuny Bee
2nd Minion Carl Van Meter
3rd Minion Michael Sidney
1st Street Fighter Bill Grant
2nd Street Fighter Anthony B. Turner
3rd Street Fighter Benj Sinskul
Drug Dealer Thug Phil Aslaksen
Thief Robert Amico
Greko Look-Alike Conor McCullagh
Director Mark J. Gordon
Executive Producer Albert Gordon
Producers Mark J. Gordon
Blaine R. Mitchell
Written by Ron Ford
Doug Miller
Additional scenes written by Kurt Doerr
Based on a story by Blaine R. Mitchell
Stunt Coordinator Buddy Joe Rodgers
Film Editor Peter J. Rounds
Director of Photography Clark Jordan
Production Designer Nando Dali
Music Composer Jorge Art
Additonal Guitars Richie Manzetta
Digital Imagery Ryan Siller
First Assistant Director Emillio Ferrari
Second Assistant Director Norman Powles
Line Producer Wayne Michaels
Script Supervisor Lisa Raven
Fight Scene and Martial
Arts Choreography Tyrone Wade
Fight Scene Coordinator James N. gordon
Additional Fight Scene
Choreography My Tran
Weapons Handler Christopher Louden
Key Hair and Make-up Joley Upchurch
Hair and Make-up Stylist Angela C. Bertone
Wardrobe Supervisor Renee Weber
Casting by New Age Casting / Joe Guinan
Assistant Editor Penny
First Assistant Camera Robert Hamber
Second Assistant Camera Ted Strauss
Sound Mixer Harley Doverman
Boom Operator Brent "Stilts" Isaac
Lead Man Don Wolfe
On Set Dresser Brad Murphy
Art Department Assistant Carlos Enriquez
Gaffer Ian Clark
Electricians Sheldon Snitz
Gina Diller
Jack Willis
Nick Storraro
Key Grip Kyle Jason
Best Boy Grip Arthur Harrison
Grips Al "Riggs" Regazone
Ben Hecht
Steadicam Operator Andrew Jackson
Richard Skatz
Production Assistants Angela Fordney
Kristen Zauber
Sven-Goran Ljungholm
Erica Hunt
Jill Taylor
Phat Lee
Post Production Sound Avantis Productions
Supervising Sound Editor John Graves
Still Photography Edwin Weston
Wayne Michales
Graphic Designer Flat Iron Multi-Media / Mike Feifer
Catering On Set Catering
Additional Editing Equipment Drew Davis
Film Laboratory Foto Kem
Film Kodak
Camera Equipment Raven Enterprises
Steadicam Equipment David Hallinger
Lighting / Grip Equipment Acey Decy Equipment Company
Production Insurance Truman Van Dyke
Props Ellis Mercantile
Payroll Service Cast and Crew
Sound equipment Wilcox Sound
Post Production Editing The Velicata Company
Edited on D/Vision Pro 2.2
Communications Equipment Coffee Sound
Digital Imaging Camera Panasonic
CGI Effects Equipment Apple / Macintosh
TrueVision
CGI Effects Programs Adobe Corporation
Still Photo Equipment Photographic Rental Service
Still Photo Lab A & I Color
Accounting Robert and Glenn Shuman, CPA
The Producers wish to thank
The California Film Commission
The City of Los Angeles Permit Office
The Independent Feature Project
D.C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant
Vasquez Rocks State Park
The City of San Pedro California
Edit Point
Metro Video
Ron McRae
Virginia Gordon
Lisa Gordon
Ryley Gordon
Elyse Mitchell
Mark Boot / San Telmo Entertainment
Rolf Erickson
David Shapiro
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