Chase Step by Step explained

Chase Step by Step 步步追杀 Taiwanese: Bu bu zhui zong
Director:	Yu Min Sheong
Producer:	C.Y. Yang (producer) T.K. Yang (producer)
Starring:	See below
Cinematography:	Hsin Chuan Huang
Studio:	Hai Hua Cinema Company Lee Ming Film Company
Distributor:	Mill Creek Entertainment (2005) USA DVD Ocean Shores Video (1982) worldwide VHS
Runtime:	82 minutes (USA)
Country:	Taiwan
Language:	Mandarin

Bu bu zhui zong (English title: Chase Step by Step; Chinese: 步步追杀) is a 1974 Taiwanese film directed by Yu Min Sheong.

The film is also known as Bu bu zhui sha in Hong Kong (Mandarin title).

Plot summary

Two circus performers are tasked with escorting relief in the form of gold bullion to a region hit by drought. On the way they are beset by countless bandits.^[1] The marauders, of course, are waiting for them around every corner and they are besieged at each step. Also present are elements of romantic tension and some vaguely historical political references.^[2]

Cast

• Barry Chan
• Shu Lin Chang
• Chung-Lien Chou
• Ping Ge
• Feng Hsu
• Yun Lan
• Hua Li
• Kuang Yung Lin
• Ka-Niu Na
• Ming Tsan Pan
• San-di Shi
• Kuo-Liang Su
• Liang Tai
• Meng Tien
• Ching Kang Tsai
• Chao Tseng
• Fei Wang
• Kai Wang
• Kuan-Hung Wang
• Hsieh Li Wu
• Min-hsiung Wu
• Fung Yue

See also

1. "Come Drink with Me" (1966): This is a Hong Kong Wuxia film directed by King Hu, where the main character must save her brother from a group of bandits. It's a blend of martial arts action and drama.
2. "The Water Margin" (1972): Adapted from one of China's famous classical novels, this film tells the story of 108 rebel heroes who seek to help the oppressed while dealing with internal conflicts.
3. "A Touch of Zen" (1971): Another King Hu film, it's a blend of martial arts and philosophical elements, with a female protagonist at the forefront of the action.
4. "Dragon Inn" (1967): Set during the Ming dynasty, this film involves political intrigue and action in a desert inn, where a group of people get embroiled in a conflict.
5. "Ashes of Time" (1994): Directed by Wong Kar-wai, this film is a moody, philosophical take on the Wuxia genre, filled with romantic tension and beautifully shot action sequences.
6. "Golden Swallow" (1968): This sequel to "Come Drink with Me" follows the titular heroine as she gets caught between two men and a revenge plot.
7. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000): Directed by Ang Lee, this film features romantic tension, stunning martial arts sequences, and an epic quest for a legendary sword.
8. "Once Upon a Time in China" series (1990s): Starring Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung, these films mix action with historical and political contexts in late Qing Dynasty China.
9. "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (1978): While not directly related to the plot of "Chase Step by Step", this film is a classic martial arts story of training and revenge.
10. "Pedicab Driver" (1989): Directed by and starring Sammo Hung, this film blends romance, drama, and action as pedicab drivers get involved in conflicts with local gangsters.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chase Step by Step (1974). IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. 3 June 2012.
2. Web site: Chase Step By Step (1974). Classic Movie Time. 3 June 2012.