It's not the same story; the 'original' is completely different.
They only share titles.
But yea, I remember when the '75 film came out. It made a huge splash in the martial arts mags. KE was the great white hope for martial arts in Hollywood movies. I've heard that a lot of the fight footage was left on the cutting room floor too. Wonder if any of that was saved. That would make for an interesting director's cut. The finale was filmed at the Ghost fleet in Suisun Bay, which is near to S.F. Every time I drive past that, I think of that film. It's been a long time since I've seen it too. Maybe I should revisit it soon.
Anyone here seen Killer Elite 2011?
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