
A young Hmong girl becomes a love interest for a hero played by Sorapong Chatree in one of his dozens of ethnic roles. When she isn't romping through grassy mountain meadows like Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music, she's somersaulting and flip-flopping around, mowing down bad guys.
Directed by Kom Akkadej, The Mountain Lion leans on a strong ensemble — Jarunee Suksawat, Sorapong Chatree, Manop Aussawathep — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1979.
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