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6.5/10 • 27

1978-06-281h 40m

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Now that he learned the secret... he was ready to kill!

When scholar Wei Fung is forcibly hired by the Manchu Emperor to infiltrate a clan of rebellious Ming Loyalists, his mission goes adrift when he falls in love with the clan's leader's granddaughter. Wei Fung must choose between his new love and his family, who will be put to death if he doesn't return to the palace successfully.

Directors
Lau Kar-Leung
Editors
Chiang Hsing-Lung

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  1. David Chiang Da-Wei

    David Chiang Da-Wei

    Wai Fung

  2. Lily Li

    Lily Li

    Gi Gi's Mother

  3. Lau Kar-Wing

    Lau Kar-Wing

    Master Tien, Gi Gi's Grandfather

  4. Cecilia Wong

    Cecilia Wong

    Tien Gi-Gi

  5. Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

    Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

    Bao Tung, Gi Gi's 4th Uncle

  6. Wai Wang

    Wai Wang

    Emperor Ping Xi

  7. Wilson Tong

    Wilson Tong

    Bao Jiang, Gi Gi's 3rd Uncle

  8. John Cheung Ng-Long

    John Cheung Ng-Long

    Tien Chung, One of Gi Gi's Uncles

  9. Lee Hoi-Sang

    Lee Hoi-Sang

    Mongolian Fighter

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giant13

Aug 10, 2022

8/10

As others have complained, the first half can be boring just because it's mostly plot; however, once you get to 45 minutes in, expect an hour straight of kick-ass, blistering choreography. Don't blink! I was leaning towards a 7/10, but the action is just good enough that I bumped it up. Get that 88 Films blu-ray while it's available!

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Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
martial artskung fumarriageshaolin kung futraining-montageanimal kung fu